A Global Guide to AI Policy, Regulation, and Work in 2025: Towards Inclusive, Ethical, and Human-Centred AI Transitions

In an era of rapid technological change, this book examines how societies can ensure that advances in digital technology and Artificial Intelligence with a human-centric design which promotes empowerment rather than deepen inequalities. Using Amartya Sen’s Capability Approach as a guiding framework, it centres on human freedom, agency and justice in the context of artificial intelligence and digital literacy.Through detailed research on global case studies, regulations and policy analysis, the author presents a clear and comprehensive roadmap towards a digitally inclusive future. Topics include universal digital capabilities, ethical AI governance, transformed education systems and resilient labour markets, all aimed at fostering equitable participation in the digital age.The book addresses challenges such as algorithmic bias, workforce transition and data privacy, while proposing achievable milestones up to 2030 aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Intended for policymakers, researchers, industrialists and those interested in the social implications of technology, this work redefines digital inclusion as a fundamental aspect of human development and justice. Read more