AI for Global Good
Accelerating SDGs in the Age of Technical Innovation
By Rene C. Mugenzi
Paperback · 23 chapters
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In AI for Global Good: Accelerating SDGs in the Age of Innovation, Rene C. Mugenzi delivers a timely and visionary exploration of how AI can be harnessed to accelerate progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Drawing from global research, policy analysis, and emerging technologies, this book offers a roadmap for aligning innovation with humanity's most urgent challenges, from poverty and climate change to education, justice, and global partnerships. With 23 comprehensive chapters, the book unpacks AI's potential across each of the 17 SDGs, while addressing the ethical, social, and environmental implications of deploying intelligent systems at scale. It also explores integrated strategies, future risks, the changing world of work, and the need for inclusive, rights-based governance.
What the book covers
AI Across 17 SDGs
A chapter-by-chapter breakdown of how AI can advance each of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Ethics & Governance
Addressing the ethical, social, and environmental implications of deploying intelligent systems at scale.
Education & Justice
How AI can narrow gaps in access to education, legal protection, and opportunity.
Health & Wellbeing
AI-driven solutions for healthcare access, disease prevention, and public health.
Climate & Environment
Leveraging AI for climate action, biodiversity, and sustainable resource management.
Global Partnerships
Building inclusive, rights-based governance and international cooperation for an AI-empowered future.