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An examination of artificial intelligence's significance in reaching the United Nations' sustainable development goals

Bi̇rleşmi̇ş Mi̇lletler sürdürülebi̇li̇r kalkınma hedefleri̇ne ulaşmada yapay zekanın önemi̇ üzeri̇ne bi̇r i̇nceleme

Çetin Ünen(Kayseri University)0000-0001-9097-9088
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1–10
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2025-04-30
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We underscore the significance of equality and inclusivity in developing AI, which, on a global level, both benefits and improves the lives and welfare of all people.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This paper assesses the role of AI as one of the very likely technologies that can best help in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations (SDG's).
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Key Findings & Data:AI stands behind revolutionary upgrades in the fields of healthcare, agriculture, education, and ecology.
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Conclusion & Impact:We underscore the significance of equality and inclusivity in developing AI, which, on a global level, both benefits and improves the lives and welfare of all people.
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⚙️Variables:Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Hedefleri · Yapay Zekâ · Yapay Zeka Uygulamaları

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This paper assesses the role of AI as one of the very likely technologies that can best help in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations (SDG's). AI stands behind revolutionary upgrades in the fields of healthcare, agriculture, education, and ecology. AI relies on larger sets of data and uses the process of machine learning to accomplish diverse objectives, like improving healthcare, equalizing education opportunities, and even introducing sustainable agriculture. Lastly, AI is used to address climate change. AI can open many opportunities, but at the same time, they can pose questions like ethical problems, the effects on society, and the issue that they may even aggravate. This paper proposes that the temporary adoption of stringent ethical laws and collaboration among experts in AI research are vital to ensuring that AI is not abused and is used for the benefit of society. We underscore the significance of equality and inclusivity in developing AI, which, on a global level, both benefits and improves the lives and welfare of all people.

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Bu makale, Birleşmiş Milletler Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Hedeflerinin (SKH'ler) gerçekleştirilmesi açısından en umut verici teknolojilerden biri olan yapay zekanın (YZ) katkısını incelemektedir. Yapay zeka sağlık, tarım, eğitim ve ekoloji gibi birçok alanda birçok değişiklik getirebilir. Daha büyük veri setlerinin toplanması ve makine öğreniminin kullanılması yoluyla YZ, sağlık hizmetlerinin iyileştirilmesi, eğitime eşit erişim, sürdürülebilir tarım uygulamaları ve iklim eylemi gibi birçok amacı hayata geçirmektedir. YZ bir yandan bir dizi fırsat sunarken, diğer yandan YZ kullanımı etik kaygılar, sosyal etkiler ve belki de mevcut bozulmaların daha da kötüleşmesi gibi sorunları gündeme getirmektedir. Bu makale, YZ teknolojisinin gerçekten ahlaki ve faydalı bir şekilde uygulanması için titiz etik düzenlemelerin ve kolektif çabaların oluşturulmasının vazgeçilmez kabul edilmesi gerektiğini iddia etmektedir. Adil ve iyi bir YZ gelişiminde eşitlik ve kapsayıcılığın rolü vurgulanmakta ve temel amacın toplumdaki herkesin daha iyi bir refaha sahip olmasına yardımcı olmak olduğu belirtilmektedir.

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Ünen, Ç. (2025). An examination of artificial intelligence's significance in reaching the United Nations' sustainable development goals. Erciyes Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi, Sayı: 70, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.18070/erciyesiibd.1474884

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