AI for Social Good: Accelerating Inclusion, Equity, and Community Development through SDG-Focused In

The convergence of artificial intelligence and sustainable development represents a transformative opportunity to address humanity's most pressing challenges. As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, AI technologies offer unprecedented capabilities to accelerate progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in fostering inclusion, equity, and community development. This chapter examines how AI- driven innovations can serve as catalysts for social good while ensuring that technological advancement benefits all members of society, especially marginalized and underserved communities.