AI IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND POLICY: TRANSFORMING DECISION-MAKING IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a revolutionary trend in the field of strategic management and public policy, as it reshapes the very processes of making, implementing, as well as appraising grand strategy. In a world with continuous advancement in technology and uncertain trends in the & governance structures, the traditional approaches often adopted in the making of grand strategy have less often proved timely and evidence-based. The use of AI technology in the areas of Machine Learning, Predictive Analysis, and Intelligent Decision Support Systems assists in facilitating Big Data, creating patterns, and forecasting visions. This article explores the implications of AI in the field of strategic management, as well as in policy-making, focusing on the initiatives of the Indian government to implement AI in governance. This study is conducted using a qualitative method of research, where a thorough analysis of . The findings of this study have demonstrated that AI has improved processes in strategic planning, competitiveness, risk management, as well as evidence-based policy-making. This study has also addressed challenges in ethics, laws, and governance. However, as stated in the paper, for successful integration of AI technology within strategic management, there is a need for a balanced approach towards innovation in technology as well as governance, oversight, and management The paper, with its examination of some recent initiatives in AI strategies in the context of 'IndiaAI Mission', some guidelines on 'The Governance of AI in India', demonstrates how macro strategies play an important part in integrating 'Ethics/Sustainability' of AI into society. Finally, some strategic suggestions are presented on how to use AI.