The Transformative Power of Generative Artificial Intelligence for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goal of Quality Education

Prema Nedungadi, Kai-Yu Tang and Raghu Raman ()
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Prema Nedungadi: Amrita School of Computing, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri 690525, India
Kai-Yu Tang: Graduate Institute of Library & Information Science, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung City 402202, Taiwan
Raghu Raman: Amrita School of Business, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri 690525, India

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 22, 1-27

Abstract: This study explored the transformative potential of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goal on Quality Education (SDG4), emphasizing its interconnectedness with the other SDGs. A proprietary algorithm and cocitation network analysis were used to identify and analyze the network of SDG features in GAI research publications (n = 1501). By examining GAI’s implications for ten SDG4 targets, the findings advocate for a collaborative, ethical approach to integrating GAI, emphasizing policy and practice developments that ensure that technological advancements align with the overarching goals of SDG4. The results highlight the multifaceted impact of GAI on the SDGs. First, this paper outlines a framework that leverages GAI to enhance educational equity, quality, and lifelong learning opportunities. By highlighting the synergy between GAI and the SDGs, such as reducing inequalities (SDG10) and promoting gender equality (SDG5), this study underscores the need for an integrated approach to utilizing GAI. Moreover, it advocates for personalized learning, equitable technology access, adherence to ethical AI principles, and fostering global citizenship, proposing a strategic alignment of GAI applications with the broader SDG agenda. Next, the results highlight that GAI introduces significant challenges, including ethical concerns, data privacy, and the risk of exacerbating the digital divide. Overall, our findings underscore the critical role of policy reforms and innovative practices in navigating the challenges and harnessing the opportunities presented by GAI in education, thereby contributing to a comprehensive discourse on technology’s role in advancing global education and sustainable development.

Keywords: sustainable development goal; quality education; gender; inclusion; education policy; literacy; developing countries; generative AI; artificial intelligence; ChatGPT (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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