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The post-corona global society faces critical challenges in addressing sustainability issues that threaten Planetary Health (Fuller, 2022). Universities worldwide have led the way in developing models on planetary boundaries, predicting societal risks. However, the emergence of business-owned Artificial Intelligence (AI) is challenging the traditional role of universities as the guardians of high-quality knowledge. Universities, valued for their academic freedom and service to society, have been instrumental in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (UN, 2024). While emerging AI models demonstrate significant potential in addressing complex sustainability challenges, and reconciling conflicting (↔) SDGs, they also introduce significant geopolitical risks that could lead to existential disruptions (Pauwels, 2019). Consequently, universities’ role in shaping future applications is influenced by two key drivers: 1) ensuring equity in AI-Technology and 2) balancing technological advancements with human and ecological considerations. |
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