Bridging Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: Techniques and Ethical Implications in The Age of Big Data
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The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics is transforming how organizations generate insights, make decisions, and automate complex tasks. This article explores the dynamic interplay between AI's cognitive capabilities and the predictive power of data analytics, framing their synergy as a pivotal force in contemporary technological evolution. It begins by unpacking the foundational principles of each field, then examines their combined impact across sectors such as healthcare, business operations, and environmental monitoring. The discussion further addresses critical ethical concerns, including data privacy, algorithmic bias, and accountability, while acknowledging practical barriers such as data quality, interpretability, and infrastructure limitations. The paper concludes by outlining forward-looking strategies—such as explainable AI, ethical governance frameworks, and edge computing—that can foster responsible innovation. By synthesizing technical depth with societal context, this study aims to chart a roadmap for leveraging AI and analytics not merely for smarter systems, but for more equitable and human-centered outcomes. This review synthesizes findings from 20 peer-reviewed sources published between 2015–2025, retrieved from Scopus, IEEE Xplore, and ScienceDirect, using search terms such as ‘AI + data analytics’, ‘machine learning ethics’, and ‘predictive modeling’.
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