Publication Details
Abstract
The aim of this research is to analyze the role of artificial intelligence in reducing digital waste, applying smart automation techniques, machine learning, and big data analytics for data management where data storage and energy consumption will be reduced. An analytical approach was adopted using a questionnaire directed to a sample of academics and employees considered in Tikrit University; data were analyzed using SPSS 25. The findings collected indicated that artificial intelligence improves the efficiency of data storage and enhances the mechanisms to automatically delete unnecessary files, therefore reducing carbon emissions. Furthermore, it was found that demographic factors such as level of education and digital awareness tend to influence the level of acceptance toward artificial intelligence solutions for data management. The study concluded that adopting artificial intelligence in academic institutions contributes toward digital sustainability, and it recommends establishing supporting policies whereby AI can be used for data management to further enhance operational efficiency.