New Tech Renaissance and AI Unveiled

This book explores how artificial intelligence, machine learning, the Internet of Things, and other emerging technologies are fundamentally reshaping every aspect of contemporary society—from healthcare and education to business, agriculture, and urban life. Bringing together cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary perspectives, the volume illustrates both the transformative promise and inherent challenges of a new technological renaissance. The book presents detailed examinations of AI-driven diagnostics, biosensors, blockchain-based healthcare systems, smart agriculture, and personalized learning models that are advancing efficiency, sustainability, and inclusivity. Simultaneously, it critically addresses emerging barriers including data privacy concerns, ethical governance frameworks, and societal acceptance of disruptive innovations. Through case studies spanning India, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond, the volume balances innovation with responsibility, emphasizing not only technological breakthroughs but also the urgent need for frameworks safeguarding equity, ethics, and human-centred design. Part of the Advances in Emerging Markets and Business Operations series, this volume offers valuable insights for students, faculty, policymakers, and professionals engaged with data science, AI and machine learning, sustainability and innovation, technology and innovation management, and business and management studies.