AI and Society

Navigating Policy, Ethics, and Innovation in a Transforming World

Sheena Lovia Boateng, Richard Boateng

• Publisher: Productivity Press
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN: 9781040332610
• Topic: Business
• Subtopic: Business General
• Index: Business

In recent years, the profound impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on fostering new forms of entrepreneurship has become increasingly evident. Entrepreneurs worldwide are harnessing the capabilities of AI to develop innovative solutions and create businesses that address pressing challenges.

Despite the growing recognition of AI's potential, there exists a crucial need to deepen understanding and awareness surrounding how individuals are leveraging AI to establish novel ventures. Many entrepreneurs are pioneering initiatives that deploy AI technologies to tackle complex problems. This challenge revolves around the imperative to explore, document, and comprehend the diverse ways in which AI is driving the emergence of new businesses, solving real-world problems, and reshaping the entrepreneurial landscape. It underscores the necessity for entrepreneurs, researchers, and the wider community to grasp the transformative role of AI in fostering innovation and enabling the creation of businesses dedicated to addressing societal issues. Addressing this challenge will contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the synergy between AI and entrepreneurship, paving the way for informed and impactful ventures that leverage the full potential of AI technologies.

This book addresses the broader societal implications of AI, focusing on policy, education, and ethical considerations. It reviews national AI policies in Africa, explores AI-powered innovation in STEM education, and investigates the use of AI in fraudulent activities. It also discusses the integration of AI in the transport sector of developing countries, highlighting its potential to revolutionize infrastructure and services. In addition, it provides a holistic view of AI's impact on society, emphasizing the need for ethical guidelines, regulatory frameworks, and continuous learning to harness AI responsibly. In a comparative analysis, it presents an exploration into the landscape of top-rated AI freelancers across Europe, North America, and South America, focusing on the intersection of gender and professional success in this burgeoning sector. It concludes with a discussion on the role of AI in the future of accounting in emerging economies.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Half Title page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Dedication
• Contents
• Foreword
• Preface
• Acknowledgements
• Contributors
• Profiles of Editors
• Chapter 1 What Are AI Policies in Africa Saying?: A Review of the Key Dimensions of Extant National AI Policies in Africa
• Chapter 2 AI-Powered Innovation: Navigating the Entrepreneurial Landscape in STEM Education
• Chapter 3 The Romance Ruse: Exploring Dark Entrepreneurship in AI-Driven Fraudulent Activities
• Chapter 4 Integrating AI: The Future of the Transport Sector in Developing Countries
• Chapter 5 Gender and Top-Rated Upwork AI Freelancers in Europe, North America, and South America: Trends and Opportunities
• Chapter 6 Artificial Intelligence in Tourism, Leisure, and Hospitality; in Business and Social Sciences; and in Engineering and Computational Sciences: A Comparative Bibliometric Review
• Chapter 7 What Is the Gender of AI?: Insights into What Matters for Future Research
• Chapter 8 Sustainable Accounting in the Age of AI: AI’s Role in the Future of Accounting in Emerging Economies
• Index