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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Sustainability of Businesses

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (28 March 2025) | Viewed by 9586

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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Artificial intelligence (AI) is presently being discussed across disciplines. The ultimate impact of AI remains unknown. It seems that AI holds promise to drive substantial improvements in business sustainability. This may be achieved through optimizing operations and operational costs, accelerating data-driven decision making, advancing innovation, and boosting business environmental direction. Nonetheless, it is vital for businesses to employ AI, while maintaining ethical standards and using it responsibly, ensuring that its values are appreciated without causing any impairments to business and society. Thus, this Special Issue calls for intellectual contributions concerning artificial intelligence (AI) in connection to sustainable business models. Qualitative, quantitative, technical, and scientific papers are welcomed.

1) Introduction, including scientific background and highlighting the importance of this research area.

2) Aim of the Special Issue and how the subject relates to the journal scope.

3) Suggest themes.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may concern (but are not limited to) the following:

Streamlining business operations, optimizing business processes, the operational efficiency of businesses, data-driven business decisions, resource allocations, workforce management, supply chain visibility, supply chain management, and data mining and big data in business management.

AI-powered analytics related to consumer/customer behavior and consumer preferences, product innovation and development, sustainable products and services. AI-powered analytics related to mitigating and managing risks, sustainable initiatives, and customer satisfaction, thus contributing to long-term business sustainability

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Abu Saleh
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • AI generative product innovation and development
  • data-driven business decisions
  • business sustainability

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Smart City Construction, Artificial Intelligence Development, and the Quality of Export Products: A Study Based on Micro-Level Data of Chinese Enterprises
by Jiayu Ou, Zhiqiang Zheng, Xiaojing Ou and Naili Zhang
Sustainability 2024, 16(19), 8640; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16198640 - 6 Oct 2024
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Quality improvement is essential for a nation’s economy to transition from large to strong. In the 21st century, a new wave of quality development has emerged globally, and upgrading the quality of enterprise export products is a key measure for driving exports and [...] Read more.
Quality improvement is essential for a nation’s economy to transition from large to strong. In the 21st century, a new wave of quality development has emerged globally, and upgrading the quality of enterprise export products is a key measure for driving exports and supporting high-quality economic development. The development of artificial intelligence, as the new core engine driving technological revolution and industrial transformation, will profoundly alter various aspects of economic activities, including production, distribution, exchange, and consumption. Exploring and cultivating new artificial intelligence-driven momentum to enhance the quality of enterprise export products is inevitably a major theoretical and practical issue of common interest to governments, enterprises, and academia. This paper uses China, a major developing and export-oriented economy, as a case study to explore the policy measures for stimulating new momentum in artificial intelligence development and their effects and transmission mechanisms on improving the quality of enterprise export products. Specifically, it constructs a theoretical model to examine the relationship between smart city construction, artificial intelligence development, and the quality of enterprise export products. By considering the smart city construction projects launched by the Chinese government as a quasi-natural experiment to facilitate artificial intelligence development, the study employs matched city-enterprise data from 2007 to 2015 and utilizes a difference-in-differences (DID) methodology to empirically test the impact of smart city construction on enhancing the quality of enterprise export products. According to the study, the policy-driven nature of smart city construction significantly enhances the quality of enterprise export products. This beneficial impact is particularly evident in the eastern regions, as well as in labor-intensive and capital-intensive industries, and among foreign-invested and private enterprises. Mechanism tests and additional analyses indicate that artificial intelligence development is significantly more advanced in smart cities than in non-smart cities, with the gap between them steadily widening. The construction of smart cities significantly advances artificial intelligence development, which subsequently enhances the quality of enterprise export products. Furthermore, smart cities can substantially contribute to this improvement by facilitating a more efficient, market-oriented allocation of resources. Full article
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Artificial Intelligence Integration in Sustainable Business Practices: A Text Mining Analysis of USA Firms
by Yavuz Selim Balcıoğlu, Ahmet Alkan Çelik and Erkut Altındağ
Sustainability 2024, 16(15), 6334; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16156334 - 24 Jul 2024
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming sustainable business strategies globally, yet its specific applications within American enterprises remain underexplored. This study examines the integration of AI in sustainability efforts across various industries in the USA from 2014 to 2022. By analyzing 263 sustainability reports [...] Read more.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming sustainable business strategies globally, yet its specific applications within American enterprises remain underexplored. This study examines the integration of AI in sustainability efforts across various industries in the USA from 2014 to 2022. By analyzing 263 sustainability reports from 41 leading Nasdaq-listed firms using advanced text mining techniques, we uncover nuanced insights into how AI is employed to address environmental and social challenges. Our findings reveal a strategic deployment of AI not only to enhance operational efficiency, but also to drive significant environmental improvements, such as optimizing renewable energy usage and mitigating emissions. Additionally, AI’s impact extends to fostering workplace safety, enhancing diversity, and bolstering community initiatives. This research highlights the critical role of AI as a catalyst in advancing sustainable practices, providing a blueprint for other regions and industries aiming to leverage technology for greater sustainability. Full article
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