Synergy of Artificial Intelligence and Local Wisdom to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals among Lecturers at Private Universities in the Riau Islands Province

Abstract

Digital transformation through artificial intelligence (AI) provides strategic opportunities for higher education institutions in supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, the use of AI that is not based on the socio-cultural context has the potential to create gaps and ethical issues. This study aims to expand the conceptual and empirical study of the synergy of artificial intelligence and local wisdom in the implementation of the Tridharma (Three Pillars of Higher Education) by lecturers at private universities (PTS), with a focus on the Riau Islands Province. The methods used are systematic literature study, policy analysis, and empirical reflection on the practices of lecturers at private universities, particularly at the University of Riau Islands (UNRIKA). The results of the study indicate that the integration of AI with Malay local wisdom values, such as deliberation, mutual cooperation, and harmony with nature, can improve the relevance of learning, the quality of applied research, and the sustainability of community service. The conclusion of this study is a conceptual model of AI-Local Wisdom-SDGs Synergy as a strategic approach for lecturers at private universities in the archipelago region.

Keywords: artificial intelligence, local wisdom, SDGs, PTS lecturers, Riau Islands