The Path of Artificial Intelligence Governance ‎Transformation: From Policymaking to Accountability

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Assistant Professor, Islamic Sciences and Culture Academy, Qom, Iran.‎ ‎alimirarab@isca.ac.ir

10.22081/jislamicgo.2025.70830.1000

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI), as a revolutionary, transformative, and disruptive technology, is changing the world. AI governance and its integration into public policy are important topics in contemporary discussions. The potential use of AI in the public policy cycle provides opportunities to improve decision-making processes for governments. Critical analysis of AI technologies in public policymaking is essential to understand their impact on decision-making processes and social inequalities. Although government agencies, businesses, international organizations, and other stakeholders have made efforts in the field of AI, the integration of AI and governance is still in the early stages of development. This research, using a descriptive-analytical method, aims to study the trends and frameworks of AI governance and public policymaking, and examines how AI can improve policymaking processes and outcomes. AI can assist policymakers in identifying needs, developing programs, forecasting outcomes, and analyzing policy effectiveness. Studies show that policy documents around the world highlight the potential of AI to help achieve sustainable development goals, such as treating chronic diseases, reducing road fatalities, combating climate change, and predicting cybersecurity threats. AI not only offers opportunities but also brings risks and challenges. Some concerns include job displacement, algorithmic bias, data misuse, and security threats. AI policies must deal with these challenges and ensure that AI is developed and used responsibly and ethically.

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Islamic Governance Studies
Volume 1, Issue 1 - Serial Number 1
April 2025
Pages 456-491

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