AI and Language in the Urban Context: Conversational Artificial Intelligence in Cities

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Richard Coyne

AI and Language in the Urban Context

Conversational Artificial Intelligence in Cities

Richard Coyne

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Routledge
10 April 2025

City & town planning - architectural aspects; Urban & municipal planning; Technology: general issues; Civil engineering, surveying & building; Artificial intelligence

In a world influenced increasingly by artificial intelligence (AI), the city emerges as a dynamic hub of digital conversations. AI and Language in the Urban Context offers a novel exploration of how AI, particularly large language models (LLMs), is transforming urban environments. Moving beyond the typical technological narratives, this book draws on the author’s unique expertise in design, semiotics and hermeneutics to present a critical cultural perspective on AI’s role in the city.

Focusing on the intersection of urban theory and AI, the book reveals how conversational AI is reshaping social interactions, decision-making processes, and media in urban spaces. By merging practical knowledge of AI algorithms with an understanding of urban practices, the author highlights the opportunities and challenges AI presents for modern cities.

This book is essential for anyone interested in the future of urban living. It provides a deep dive into the technical, social and cultural implications of AI in cities, offering practical examples and philosophical insights. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of how AI is influencing the design, governance and dynamics of urban life in the digital age.

The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

By: Richard Coyne
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781032879925
ISBN 10: 1032879920
Pages: 260
Publication Date: 10 April 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Richard Coyne is Emeritus Professor of Architectural Computing at the University of Edinburgh, where his research explores the intersections of digital technology, urban environments and architecture.