The Economic Viability of AI-Driven Social Enterprises

Brij Lally; Anurag Agarwal

doi:10.69968/ijisem.2024v3si2152-155

Authors

Brij Lally Research Scholar, Department of Commerce, S. S. (P.G.) College, Shahjahanpur (U.P.), Bharat
Anurag Agarwal Supervisor& Head, Department of Commerce, S. S. (P.G.) College, Shahjahanpur (U.P.), Bharat

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69968/ijisem.2024v3si2152-155

Keywords:

Artificial intelligence, social enterprises, sustainability, economic viability

Abstract

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into social enterprises holds significant potential for addressing complex societal challenges while ensuring profitability and sustainability. This paper explores the economic viability of AI-driven social enterprises, focusing on business models, funding opportunities, cost-benefit analysis, and long-term sustainability. By analyzing existing literature and real-world examples, we aim to establish how AI can create not only social value but also economic return, thus arguing for the necessity of AI adoption in the social enterprise sector.

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