Purpose – Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education is reshaping education landscapes, reinforcing the global
endeavor towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, this article aims to explore how AI
technologies are at the foundation of the shift towards Education 4.0 (E4.0) and Education 5.0 (E5.0), enabling
personalized, adaptive, and lifelong learning opportunities for diverse stakeholders in the system.

Design/methodology/approach – This article takes a qualitative and conceptual orientation, distilling
recommendations from academic literature, industry practices, and policy frameworks.

Findings – The findings of this research show the transformative power of AI in E4.0 and E5.0 towards different
SDGs, such as SDG 4, SDG 5, SDG 9, SDG 10, SDG 12, SDG 13, SDG 16, and SDG 17 with various
stakeholders. Also, the recommendations suggest that a conscious and inclusive strategy concerning AI
integration into education can promote the success of the SDGs led by education, producing a more equitable,
sustainable, and innovative global education ecosystem.

Originality/value – The article offers a holistic understanding of the integration of AI technologies with
education paradigms in the backdrop of global sustainability. The findings provide practical insights for readily
implementable action by policymakers, educators, and technologists to ensure inclusive and sustainable
education systems. In doing so, the proposed open research questions (ORQs) of this study can be reference
research for education transformative studies