AI-Driven Digital Transformation: Enhancing Business and Economic Sustainability Across Sectors

Abstract

Digital transformation became defining factor in development of modern society and economy. It integrated technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data, cloud computing, and Internet of Things (IoT), fundamentally changing ways in which businesses, governments, and citizens interacted. Amid global challenges — climate change, social inequality, and economic instability — sustainable development emerged as priority for all nations. Digital transformation offered unique opportunities for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by United Nations, providing tools for effective management of resources, enhancing social inclusion, and minimising impact on surrounding environment. Therefore, study of impact of digital technologies, particularly AI, on promoting sustainable development at both national and global levels, was undoubtedly relevant. Based on results of existing research, analysis was conducted of how digital transformation contributed to economic growth, social integration, and environmental sustainability through optimisation of business processes, management models, and societal interactions. In particular, key questions of research became: theoretical foundations of digital transformation and its connection with strategies of sustainable development; qualitative assessment of impact of AI and digital technologies on functioning in various sectors of economy with presentation of case studies demonstrating positive effects of AI on sustainable development in ICT, economy, and business; discussion of challenges and risks associated with implementation of digital technologies, including ethical and legal considerations; development of recommendations for advancing digital transformation while adhering to principles of sustainability; examination of ethical implications of implementing tools of AI and digital technologies in context of sustainable development, with focus on ensuring fair access and minimising potential harm; determination of role of political frameworks and regulatory mechanisms in promoting sustainable digital transformation in various sectors.