This study conducts a systematic literature review to analyze the influence of artificial
intelligence (AI) on globalization, with a focus on the European Union's (EU) role
compared to the global trend. Utilizing the KOF Globalization Index, it quantitatively
assesses globalization changes within the EU and contrasts these with worldwide patterns.
The research combines bibliometric analysis with a thematic exploration of AI as a
driver of the 5th Industrial Revolution and its potential impact on globalization
stages. Sources from Web of Science, Scopus, and others are refined using ASReview
software, with Bibliometrix and VOS viewer aiding in the dual-layered analysis. Preliminary
findings challenge the concepts of deglobalization and slowbalisation, indicating
a persistent rise in EU globalization influenced by AI advancements. The paper reveals
how AI is reshaping economic connectivity and international cooperation, emphasizing
the need for strategic engagement with these evolving forces. This study calls for
further investigation into AI's transformative role in global economics, highlighting
its implications for both policy and business strategies.
