Analysis on the role of AI in building smart cities
- Sylvain Richer de Forges
- 7 hours ago
- 1 min read
Sustainability & AI Series - AI and Smart Cities: Building Urban Sustainability One Algorithm at a Time!
As the world rapidly urbanizes, cities are under pressure to deliver more with fewer resources.
This is where AI becomes a game-changer for sustainability.
From reducing traffic congestion and air pollution to optimizing energy grids and waste collection, AI is powering smarter, greener cities:
- Energy: AI-driven demand forecasting helps cities balance renewable energy supply with peak consumption, cutting emissions and saving costs.
- Waste: Smart sensors + AI can optimize waste pickup routes and schedule, improving efficiency while reducing fuel use.
-Transport: AI models can adjust traffic lights in real time, minimizing idling and reducing CO₂ emissions.
- Water: Leak detection systems using machine learning prevent millions of liters of water loss in urban networks.
Yet we must also ask: Who has access to these technologies? How are cities ensuring that AI deployment is equitable, ethical, and climate-aligned?
The future of sustainable urban living isn’t just high-tech—it’s inclusive and intelligent.
Are you seeing inspiring examples of AI-powered sustainability in cities near you? I’d love to hear about them.
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