Cities and Artificial Intelligence: where are we?
By Manu Fernández & Anna Gonzàlez
In our increasingly urbanized world, the rise of AI and algorithms will lead to more automation. Let’s delve into how cities and governments are defining their roles through a collaborative and transparent approach to safeguard public interest and individual rights.
What you will find in this insight
AI’s growing urban footprint: where cities stand today: Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping urban life—from public services to policymaking—and why cities must act now to shape its development ethically and transparently.
Global regulations, local actions: Learn how cities like Barcelona, Helsinki, and Buenos Aires are pioneering AI governance through ethical frameworks, algorithm registers, and local laws aligned with global standards like the EU AI Act.
A call to action for urban leaders: Get practical steps for local governments to prepare for AI—from assessing internal capabilities to adopting anticipatory governance and creating ethical AI protocols tailored to urban contexts.
‘Artificial Intelligence and algorithmic regulation are poised to profoundly influence our lives and reshape urban living. Our increasingly urbanized world will become more automated. In this insight, we advocate for a collaborative and transparent approach to defining the role of AI-based systems, alongside proposing design principles that safeguard public interest and individual rights.’
