Shaping the Future of Data, Knowledge and Innovation with AI for Global Sustainable Change—Volume 2

Volume II of this four-volume series is dedicated to AI, Ethics and Governance, bringing together selected contributions from the GFIC–CiKi–ICKM 2025 conferences, organised 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 focus on AI and Digital Transformation (Volume I), 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 offers a comprehensive and balanced examination of AI ethics and governance, combining theoretical insights with practical implications. It highlights the importance of integrating ethical considerations and governance mechanisms throughout the entire AI lifecycle to enable the development of trustworthy and responsible AI systems. 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.

Florinda Matos is a Professor of General Management at ISCTE Business School, ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon, Portugal, and an associate research fellow at DINÂMIA'CET - IUL - Centre for Socioeconomic and Territorial Studies, Portugal, where she leads several international projects, including the CoVE Future Skills Factory. As the editor of several journals and books, she has authored numerous works on knowledge and intellectual capital management, resilience, sustainability, and digital transformation. She is a distinguished conference chair for numerous conferences in the fields of intellectual capital and knowledge management, as well as innovation. Additionally, she is the Founder and President of ICAA - Intellectual Capital Association and serves as Portugal's ambassador for The New Club of Paris. Tereza Raquel Merlo is a professor, researcher, consultant, and CEO of Merlo Management Consulting, specializing in Knowledge Management Systems. She teaches at the University of North Texas, USA, and is a postdoctoral researcher at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. As the editor of the Artificial Intelligence in Organizations book series by World Scientific, she has authored several works on data, knowledge management, leadership, AI ethics, and business strategy. A keynote speaker and co-chair of the International Conference of Knowledge Management (ICKM), she serves on international advisory boards and scientific committees, including the Scientific Council for the Glossary of Innovation, Organizational Knowledge, and Scientific and Technological Information (IBICT). Paulo Mauricio Selig, PhD in Production Engineering, was President of the Brazilian Production Engineering Association. He was a cofounder and coordinator of the Graduate Program in Knowledge Engineering and Management at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Brazil. Currently, he is the chairman of the International Conference on Knowledge and Innovation (ciKi) and a volunteer professor in the postgraduate program in Engineering and Knowledge Management at UFSC. Fernando Ostuni Gauthier is a scholar in the field of Knowledge Engineering, currently serving as a Full Professor in the Department of Knowledge Engineering at the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil. His research interests include knowledge engineering, ontologies, linked data, entrepreneurship and innovation, artificial intelligence, evolutionary computing, and digital education. Throughout his career, he has published extensively on these topics in prestigious international journals and conferences.