Urban Artificial Intelligence

Urban Artificial Intelligence: A Guidebook for Understanding Perceptions and Ethics is a must-read for academics and professionals in urban-themed research. This book examines how AI is perceived by the public and the ethical challenges it presents in urban contexts. By filling crucial knowledge gaps, it supports policymakers and experts in responsibly implementing AI to build smart and connected communities. It's an invaluable resource for shaping the agenda of urban AI and for a brighter future. Xinyue Ye, Texas A&M University, USA In an increasingly digital world, it is critical urban planners and governments consider the role of AI in supporting the better planning of our cities. In this second volume, Urban Artificial Intelligence: A Guidebook for Understanding Perceptions and Ethics, Prof Tan Yigitcanlar has produced a comprehensive and timely guidebook which can assist both urban researchers and practitioners to understand the opportunities and pitfalls of AI. Specifically, this volume focuses on understanding the important dimensions of user perceptions and ethical use of AI in urban planning and development. Chris Pettit, Director, University of New South Wales, Australia Yigitcanlar’s new book, Urban Artificial Intelligence: A Guidebook for Understanding Perceptions and Ethics, fills a crucial gap in knowledge, by fleshing out the complex issue of responsible urban AI in theory and practice. The book covers a wide range of important issues and domains, ranging from the construction sector to local governments and disaster management, convincingly showing how AI is becoming a core element of cities' governance and, thus, of their very future. Federico Cugurullo, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland