The Role of AI in SDGs: An Indian Perspective
Abstract
This research study delves into how Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategically can be harnessed to speed up India's achievement of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The potential of AI in data processing, pattern analysis, and forecasting can spearhead revolutionary change across healthcare, education, green ecology, and shared economic prosperity. The article discusses the application of AI in solving India's socio-economic and environmental problems, based on case studies and actual deployments. It shows how AI can help achieve the SDGs by solving India's specific problems. In addition, the study focuses on having ethical AI practices and inclusive policies to provide equitable access to AI-powered solutions, particularly for the underprivileged populations. Through the examination of India-specific uses, the paper enlightens the routes to leverage AI for sustainable development in an increasingly changing technological environment
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