Guwahati: A multi-institute international study led by Nagaland University has explored a comprehensive framework for a strategic Artificial Intelligence (AI) system to promote ethical decision-making, transparency, environmental sustainability and organisational resilience on AI-digital platforms.
The study suggests that AI is not merely a regulatory tool but can support and enhance stakeholder trust by integrating environmental sustainability with long-term organisational performance.
As AI continues to influence decision-making across sectors, including environmental management and sustainability, concerns relating to transparency, accountability, fairness and public trust have become crucial.
The study presents an integrated framework linking AI governance, organisational resilience, ethical decision-making and environmental sustainability in a single model.
The study used a mixed-methods approach involving 185 managers, sustainability officers, governance experts and AI specialists from organisations using AI-enabled environmental and digital platform systems.
The findings were published in NESciences (Natural and Engineering Sciences) (doi: 10.28978/nesciences.261029), an interdisciplinary research domain that integrates natural sciences and engineering to develop innovative solutions for real-world scientific and technological challenges.
The paper was co-authored by an international team comprising Mohammed Shamsul Hoque, Professor of English and Dean, School of Arts and Social Sciences, Southeast University, Dhaka, Bangladesh; R. Vasanthan, Associate Professor, Department of English, Nagaland University, Nagaland; Khriereizhünuo Dzüvichü, Associate Professor, Department of History, Central University of Tamil Nadu; Olga Glukhova, Faculty of Linguistics and Journalism, Rostov State University of Economics, Russia; and P. Shanmuga Sundari, Assistant Professor, School of Computing, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India.
Speaking about the importance of collaborative research on transformative technologies like AI, Prof Jagadish Kumar Patnaik, Vice-Chancellor, Nagaland University, said, “As AI increasingly influences decision-making processes across sectors, it is imperative that technological advancement is guided by ethical principles, institutional accountability, and long-term sustainability goals. This research underscores the importance of developing governance mechanisms that promote social responsibility and environmental stewardship while enhancing organisational effectiveness. Such interdisciplinary and international collaborations reflect Nagaland University’s commitment to research excellence and its engagement with contemporary global challenges.”
Elaborating on the research, R. Vasanthan said, “Artificial Intelligence has great potential in terms of transforming the organisation. It is not simply about regulating technology but is a strategic approach that helps organisations use AI responsibly, with transparency and accountability, while protecting the public interest and ensuring ethical decision-making. This study aims to benefit policymakers, industrial leaders and researchers by providing a practical framework for designing responsible AI strategies that promote sustainable development, strengthen stakeholder trust, and support ethical decision-making in AI-driven organisations.”