May 17, 2024
Written by Jonathan Andrews
Using locally generated public data for artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning could provide new sources of revenue for local governments, says a policy document looking at opportunities and challenges for AI and cities. It has said.
Using artificial intelligence in cities According to a paper produced by the Geneva-based Global Cities Hub, local governments can generate hundreds of petabytes of data from which advanced machine learning solutions can be derived. Additionally, combining digital twin technology with AI-enabled algorithms and city management mechanisms provides an opportunity to take a leap forward into future-proofing city upgrades.
“Not all cities may have the necessary means to develop the capacity to collect, process and use vast amounts of data,” said András Soleni, author of the policy paper. photo) said. today's city. “But all of them must have the reflexes to maintain control and allow other actors to exploit it only if it contributes to the public mission and improves the quality of life of citizens.” not.”
This paper considers where AI can be most effective for local governments and outlines the fundamental principles that will ensure the ethical use of AI. They argue that local governments should be able to translate their needs and expectations into the global process of AI regulation.
“Meanwhile, local governments that want to provide better public services and increase the well-being of their residents need to deploy AI in a way that meets real needs and advances their local missions,” Soleni added. Ta. “On the other hand, relevant international organizations should be formally and actively involved in AI-related global decision-making processes in an institutionalized way, as most international instruments should be implemented on the ground. That's because it's a city.”
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“Various multilateral initiatives aim to regulate AI, including the ethical use of AI in general and the use of AI in smart cities in particular,” Soleni said. “Most of these processes have traditionally been intergovernmental, but Global City Hubs will open up appropriate spaces for local governments to make their voices heard, directly or indirectly. We are aiming for
