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Tan Yigitcanlar, Professor of Urban Studies and Planning, Queensland University of Technology

Local governments are using AI more and more. But are they doing it wisely?

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The most visible faces of artificial intelligence (AI) are things like ChatGPT, self-driving cars and humanoid robots. But AI is also quietly making inroads in our neighbourhoods.

Across the world, local governments already use AI to answer questions, guide planning enquiries, manage infrastructure, monitor the environment, and improve public services.

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