Responsible Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Management Practices in the Context of Industry 5.0

Abstract

Based on the idea of the Industry 5.0 paradigm, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used for more than automation; it supports collaboration and sustainable organizational operations. The present paper focuses on the concept of responsible AI, highlighting the importance of moral values, transparency, ecological management, and social responsibility. Through a qualitative approach based on reviewing the academic literature and analyzing representative organizational practices, the study identifies principles and ways to apply responsible AI. The findings suggest that responsible AI helps organizations make better decisions, use resources more efficiently, support workers’ well-being, and build trust with stakeholders by using clear, sustainability-focused practices. In this way, organizations need to increasingly integrate the human-centered principles of Industry 5.0 into their strategic approaches. To implement Industry 5.0, a balanced approach is needed between the responsible use of artificial intelligence and sustainable management practices. This study offers a conceptual starting point for researchers and organizations that supports this direction.