Use of AI in Project Management: A Risk or Reward?
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© 2025 by IJCTT Journal
Volume-73 Issue-5
Year of Publication : 2025
Authors : Vijay Kumar Kasuba
DOI :  10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V73I5P110

How to Cite?

Vijay Kumar Kasuba, "Use of AI in Project Management: A Risk or Reward?," International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology, vol. 73, no. 5, pp. 70-74, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V73I5P110

Abstract
This study explores the dual impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in project management, highlighting both its potential as a transformative tool and its associated risks. Through a qualitative analysis of secondary sources and industry case studies, the paper identifies AI’s key contributions, including automation of routine tasks, enhanced data analysis, improved accuracy in decision-making, and increased operational efficiency. However, it addresses ethical challenges, data security threats, and workforce displacement. Case studies from IBM and Airbus demonstrate tangible benefits from AI implementation while revealing integration hurdles and the need for robust data governance. The findings underscore the importance of a balanced approach that maximises AI’s advantages while mitigating risks through responsible governance, workforce upskilling, and ethical oversight. This paper contributes to the ongoing discourse by offering practical insights and recommending gradual, well-monitored AI adoption in project environments.

Keywords
AI, Data-Driven Decision Making, Project Management, Data Security.

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