Artificial intelligence and internet of things for sustainable development – emerging technological and social opportunities and threats

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) are those which will bring a bright future for sustainable development by reducing an unsustainability that disturbs societies, environment, and natural resources. The rapid and multidisciplinary AI and IoT evolution, the relative novelty of the concept itself and little literature concerning their role in sustainable development goals achieving, present an area for further research. Our aim is to research AI and IoT potential and risk for reaching sustainable development, focusing on a job market. We conducted a bibliometric analysis concerning these technologies impact on sustainable development goals achieving, especially technical factors and labor market impact. Results proved that AI and IoT massive deployment brings real threats, still, opportunities and possible benefits that are sought overbalance potential risks.