Artificial intelligence (AI) offers transformative prospects to fast-track
advancements in achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs). This chapter examines how AI's data analysis, optimization, and problemsolving abilities can be utilized to tackle global issues, such as healthcare disparities
(SDG 3), educational inequalities (SDG 4), gender imbalances (SDG 5), economic
development (SDG 8), and social inequities (SDG 10). The examination emphasizes
creative uses, including AI-driven diagnostic instruments, tailored learning systems,
and supportive technologies, that demonstrate considerable societal influence in
various settings. Nonetheless, incorporating AI into sustainable development comes
with its own set of challenges. Ethical issues, including bias, data privacy, and fair
access, necessitate robust frameworks and collaborative initiatives. This chapter
highlights the significance of inclusive governance, cross-disciplinary collaborations,
and global cooperation to guarantee that the advantages of AI extend to marginalized
communities, especially in the Global South. Through the analysis of case studies for
dealing with ethical issues, and offering practical suggestions, this study imagines a
future in which AI acts as a driver for an inclusive, fair, and sustainable society.
Keywords: AI-powered tools, Algorithmic bias, Artificial intelligence (AI), Assistive technologies, Data privacy, Digital divide, Economic growth, Ethical AI, Financial inclusion, Sustainable development goals (SDGs).
