Artificial Intelligence in the City: Urban Perspectives

By Deborah A. Carroll

£125.00

9781806960897
Hardcover
2026

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Artificial intelligence (AI) in urban perspectives involves applying AI technologies to improve city life through applications in urban infrastructure, sustainability, governance, and services. From optimizing traffic and managing public transit to enhancing citizen communication via chatbots and managing waste, AI helps cities become more efficient, sustainable, and livable. Urban AI is evolving the smart city concept by fundamentally changing how cities are designed and managed, often in collaboration with human planners. With the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, a new wave of integration between AI technologies and the urban intelligence process has emerged. This marks the latest and highest peak in the 8000-year history of urban construction, while also posing significant challenges and risks. Therefore, the concept of the "Artificial Intelligence City" (AI City) must first establish clear goals, ensure that technology serves a greater good, and remain true to its original purpose: using technology to enhance the quality of urban life rather than exacerbating inequality and opacity.

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