The article examines the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It finds that AI can support 128 targets across all SDGs, but may also inhibit 58 targets. AI enhances efficiency and productivity but can also exacerbate inequalities, hindering the achievement of the SDGs. The rapid development of AI requires appropriate policy and regulation to ensure transparency, accountability, safety, and ethical standards. There is a lack of research on the medium- and long-term impacts of AI, highlighting the need for a global debate and regulatory oversight. The article discusses the positive and negative effects of AI on societal, economic, and environmental outcomes, emphasizing the importance of addressing biases, inequalities, and ethical concerns. It calls for the development of robust research methods and the consideration of localized problems in less wealthy nations to ensure AI's sustainable and beneficial use.The article examines the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It finds that AI can support 128 targets across all SDGs, but may also inhibit 58 targets. AI enhances efficiency and productivity but can also exacerbate inequalities, hindering the achievement of the SDGs. The rapid development of AI requires appropriate policy and regulation to ensure transparency, accountability, safety, and ethical standards. There is a lack of research on the medium- and long-term impacts of AI, highlighting the need for a global debate and regulatory oversight. The article discusses the positive and negative effects of AI on societal, economic, and environmental outcomes, emphasizing the importance of addressing biases, inequalities, and ethical concerns. It calls for the development of robust research methods and the consideration of localized problems in less wealthy nations to ensure AI's sustainable and beneficial use.