Exploring Use of Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Technologies in Achieving ‘Sustainable Development’

Purpose: The present paper aims to explore the possibilities of deploying emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain in achieving sustainable development. The said research paper elaborates the association in between sustainable development goals (SDGs) and possibility of deploying these two technologies in realizing these goals.Design / Methodology / Approach: The study employs an archival and observational research using data drawn from the Internet. The research findings enrich our understanding efforts made by the government agencies and the organizations towards realizing SDGs.Findings: Research paper findings indicate that a systematic framework is required to realize sustainable development goals (SDGs) by way of using AI or blockchain applications. It may be advised that there is need to identify and prioritize SDGs and accordingly select the appropriate sector. Further, this requires understanding of the available strengths and accordingly to bring-up and support the industry. There is no point in getting driven by the ‘’hype’ and ‘futuristic’ sentiments about these technologies. It may be suggested to start with the required goal, the choice of technology, followed by the process roadmap indicating the use and benefits to the industry and the society. In this context, a suitable model is proposed.Originality / Value: This study attempts to offer some of the options that may be considered or implemented in the context of deployment of upcoming technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain applications. With significant contribution from the public sector (e. g. government), association with private sector is essential to reap the benefits. The said research paper provides some examples that will indicate the direction of what is going on in the context of ‘deployment of AI or blockchain’