Abstract:

The rest of the world, striving for sustainability, has increased the demand for social good projects and made the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) a more prominent contributor to the world. Now, armed with the great transformative potential of AI, various technologies are being deployed in sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, and the environment, uniquely placing them to address urgent global challenges like poverty, inequality, and climate change. This chapter takes a closer look at the role of AI in social good, focusing on public health, education, environment, and humanitarian efforts Building on the literature that has emerged and tapping into well-documented case studies, the chapter shows that AI is demonstrably capable of optimising resource allocation, improving service delivery and encouraging inclusivity in growth while also heightening the importance of having responsible AI through the lens of transparency, accountability and public goods.