This article provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of academic research on the benefits and concerns of artificial intelligence (AI) in everyday life. It offers guidance for stakeholders involved in establishing governance practices for responsible AI, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and sustainable future for smart societies. The article connects various academic disciplines to present a theoretical framework for responsible AI in a multi-stakeholder arrangement. Two key discussions are presented: the first explores the multidisciplinary complexity of AI and society, highlighting the reasons why ethical considerations have become a focal concern for AI governance; the second emphasizes the need for a multi-stakeholder approach to responsible AI adoption. The article contributes to ongoing debates by systematically building an argument for the importance of a multi-stakeholder approach to address societal concerns about AI.This article provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of academic research on the benefits and concerns of artificial intelligence (AI) in everyday life. It offers guidance for stakeholders involved in establishing governance practices for responsible AI, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and sustainable future for smart societies. The article connects various academic disciplines to present a theoretical framework for responsible AI in a multi-stakeholder arrangement. Two key discussions are presented: the first explores the multidisciplinary complexity of AI and society, highlighting the reasons why ethical considerations have become a focal concern for AI governance; the second emphasizes the need for a multi-stakeholder approach to responsible AI adoption. The article contributes to ongoing debates by systematically building an argument for the importance of a multi-stakeholder approach to address societal concerns about AI.