Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development: How, Why, and What Drives the Future

Examining how artificial intelligence (AI) can contribute to building a fairer, more resilient, and sustainable world, this book explores the connections between technology, ethics, and sustainability, demonstrating how AI can become a powerful tool for addressing global challenges and enhancing lives. Explaining how AI works, why it matters for sustainable development, and what drives its growing influence on our future, the book presents real-world examples from areas such as clean energy, agriculture, climate action, healthcare, and education, while discussing the ethical and social issues that arise from rapid technological change. Readers will discover how AI, when used responsibly, can guide humanity toward a more balanced and inclusive future. Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development will be of value to students, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in exploring how technology can be leveraged to promote sustainability and equity globally.