Artificial intelligence applications in smart city management

Abstract

In light of rapid digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a cornerstone in building and managing smart cities, offering analytical and predictive capabilities that contribute to improving quality of life and achieving urban sustainability. This study aims to explore the most prominent applications of AI in smart city management, including intelligent transportation, energy management, urban planning, environmental monitoring, and public service delivery. The study employs a descriptive-analytical approach, reviewing successful global experiences and focusing on the challenges of integrating AI technologies into traditional urban infrastructure. The study concludes that employing AI contributes to enhancing decision-making efficiency, reducing resource waste, and raising the level of security and well-being, provided there is a legislative and regulatory environment that effectively supports digital transformation. The study also offers recommendations to strengthen the integration of technology and local governance to serve the goals of sustainable development in contemporary cities.