Volume II of this four-volume series is dedicated to AI, Ethics and Governance, bringing together selected contributions from the GFIC CiKi ICKM 2025 conferences, organised under the theme Shaping the Future of Data, Knowledge and Innovation with AI for Global Sustainable Change. It offers a timely and insightful perspective on the role of artificial intelligence in driving digital transformation across organisations, economies, and societies.
The remaining volumes focus on AI and Digital Transformation (Volume I), Knowledge Management in a Changing World (Volume III), and Innovation Ecosystems and Knowledge Strategies in the Digital Age (Volume IV). Together, they provide a comprehensive and multidisciplinary perspective on how artificial intelligence is reshaping contemporary societies.
This volume offers a comprehensive and balanced examination of AI ethics and governance, combining theoretical insights with practical implications. It highlights the importance of integrating ethical considerations and governance mechanisms throughout the entire AI lifecycle to enable the development of trustworthy and responsible AI systems. Drawing on global case studies and expert contributions, it delivers actionable insights across key domains such as knowledge management, intellectual capital, data science, and innovation positioning AI as a transformative force for sustainable impact.
