Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Advancing Higher Education for Sustainable Development

Abstract

Artificial intelligence has encountered significant advancements in the past years. Prominence is growing with each passing day as it is revolutionizing daily life with its assistance to solve complex problems. With this continuous evolution and improvement AI can help to achieve SDGs by mitigating the negative effects on the environment. The incorporation of AI in higher education can play a vital role in achieving sustainable education. AI can improve the quality of higher education by offering the learners more customized, captivating, and constructive learning experiences. This study aims to analyze and evaluate existing knowledge to identify themes, opportunities, and challenges. The data for analysis is retrieved from Scopus database for 1997 to 2024. A total of 332 articles were retrieved which were analyzed for publication, country, author, source productivity, and most cited documents. This study provides a comprehensive evaluation of recent trends and themes. It also highlights the research gap, providing valuable insights for further exploration in this field.