AI is enabling data analysis and governance, promoting justice, and strengthening institutions for inclusive and peaceful societies. In the following we observe the intentional homicides counts (per 100,000 people).

This perspective offers a real-time view of the worldwide news on justice-related topics, providing us with a media perspective on the progress at the different fronts of SDG 16.

A SDG Live Report is what it is all about! Here, you can have a real-time perspective of the state of the world in regard to AI and sustainability, tracking some of the main issues to address in the near future.

AI has significantly impacted the progress of Sustainable Development Goal 16 (SDG 16), which focuses on promoting peaceful and inclusive societies, providing access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels. Between 2015 and 2023, there have been 168,364 scientific publications examining the role of AI in enhancing governance, improving legal systems, and fostering transparency and accountability. These studies highlight AI’s potential to detect and prevent corruption, analyze legal documents for judicial efficiency, and support data-driven decision-making in public administration. Despite relatively low media exposure, with only 6,431 news articles, there is a growing recognition of AI’s role in strengthening institutions and promoting justice. Furthermore, the development of 204 AI policies targeting SDG 16 reflects a commitment from policymakers to integrate AI into governance and legal frameworks, ensuring that AI technologies contribute to building more effective and inclusive institutions.

Looking ahead, the next 5 to 10 years are expected to witness significant advancements in AI applications for promoting peace, justice, and strong institutions. AI-driven tools for detecting fraudulent activities and monitoring government transactions will become more sophisticated, enhancing efforts to combat corruption and improve transparency. Machine learning algorithms will be increasingly used to analyze large volumes of legal texts, helping to streamline judicial processes and improve access to justice. AI will also play a crucial role in conflict prevention and resolution by analyzing social and political data to identify early warning signs of unrest and enabling timely interventions. As awareness of AI’s potential in promoting SDG 16 grows, collaboration between governments, civil society, and technology companies will be essential to ensure that AI-driven innovations are implemented ethically and responsibly. This collaborative effort will accelerate progress towards SDG 16, fostering more peaceful, just, and inclusive societies globally.

Here is your window to how AI is impacting peace and justice worldwide. This dashboard is configurable and can be integrated into other systems to bring actionable technology into the systems of research institutions, governments and enterprises that are willing to make a difference.

 

Avoiding data bias in AI systems is crucial to ensure fair, accurate, and equitable outcomes, preventing the reinforcement of existing inequalities and enabling more trustworthy and inclusive technologies. Here you will see a dashboard analysing the bias related to the data ingested in this observatory for SDG 16.