Shaping the Future of Data, Knowledge and Innovation with AI for Global Sustainable Change—Volume 1

Volume I of this four-volume series focuses on AI and Digital Transformation , presenting a selection of the most relevant contributions from the GFIC–CiKi–ICKM 2025 conferences, held under the theme Shaping the Future of Data, Knowledge and Innovation with AI for Global Sustainable Change . It offers a timely and insightful perspective on the role of artificial intelligence in driving digital transformation across organisations, economies, and societies. The remaining volumes address AI, Ethics and Governance (Volume II), Knowledge Management in a Changing World (Volume III), and Innovation Ecosystems and Knowledge Strategies in the Digital Age (Volume IV). Together, they provide a comprehensive and multidisciplinary perspective on how artificial intelligence is reshaping contemporary societies. This volume explores the multifaceted interactions between AI and digital transformation, highlighting both opportunities and challenges, and contributing to a deeper understanding of how these forces are reshaping knowledge, organisations, and society. Drawing on global case studies and expert contributions, it delivers actionable insights across key domains—such as knowledge management, intellectual capital, data science, and innovation—positioning AI as a transformative force for sustainable impact.