Introduction to the special issue on innovative applications of artificial intelligence (IAAI 2025)

Abstract This year's innovative applications of AI special issue features AI systems deployed in real‐world settings, from enterprise platforms to public services, demonstrating both technical rigor and measurable benefits for organizations and society. The eight selected articles span enterprise reliability, cybersecurity, aerospace, education, healthcare logistics, government services, and scalable AI strategy. Collectively, these works illustrate how AI is progressing from research prototypes to systems that organizations now rely on for critical decisions, offering lessons learned for both researchers and practitioners.