The Ethical Implications of AI and Big Data in Achieving Sustainable Development: Opportunities and Threats in Governance, Social Welfare, and Global Equity

Authors

  • Abdul Rauf Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Design (FECD), Nusa Putra University Sukabumi43152, West Java, Indonesia
  • Somantri Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Design (FECD), Nusa Putra University Sukabumi43152, West Java, Indonesia
  • Ivana Lucia Kharisma Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Design (FECD), Nusa Putra University Sukabumi43152, West Java, Indonesia
  • Sagheer Abbas Faculty of Law, Nusa Putra university, Sukabumi 43152, West Java, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69971/dss.2.2.2025.42

Keywords:

AI ethics, big data governance, sustainable development goals (SDGs), algorithmic bias, digital divide, data privacy, techno-ethical policy

Abstract

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data rapidly evolve, their integration into sustainable development strategies presents both promising opportunities and profound ethical challenges. This research investigates the dual role of AI and Big Data in shaping governance structures, enhancing social welfare systems, and addressing global equity disparities, while critically examining the ethical tensions that arise. Drawing from a multidisciplinary approach, the study analyzes policy frame- works, case studies, and technological deployments across both developed and developing nations. The research highlights how AI-driven decision-making can improve resource distribution and public service efficiency, while also revealing concerns such as data privacy violations, algorithmic bias, and reinforcement of socio-economic inequalities. Through qualitative content analysis and policy review, this paper contributes to the discourse on responsible AI and ethical data governance, underscoring the need for global cooperation and robust legal frameworks that safeguard human rights while promoting innovation.

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2025-11-24

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Rauf, Abdul, Somantri, Ivana Lucia Kharisma, and Sagheer Abbas. 2025. “The Ethical Implications of AI and Big Data in Achieving Sustainable Development: Opportunities and Threats in Governance, Social Welfare, and Global Equity”. Digital Social Sciences 2 (2): 6-9. https://doi.org/10.69971/dss.2.2.2025.42.