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"There is extraordinary opportunity for generative artificial intelligence to upend the way cities engage with and deliver for communities," says James Anderson, dean of the Whiting School of Engineering at Johns Hopkins University.
That's why Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Center for Government Excellence at Johns Hopkins University have launched City AI Connect, a digital platform that aims to help cities around the world "trial and advance the usage of generative artificial intelligence to improve public services," per a press release.
Generative artificial intelligence, powered by advanced machine learning algorithms, can analyze vast amounts of data to predict trends, helping cities improve emergency responses, severe weather events, and target resources for infrastructure enhancements.
A survey conducted by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Center for Public Impact found that more than three-quarters of the 80 mayors it surveyed around the world are interested in using generative artificial intelligence to streamline administrative processes, enhance data-driven decision-making, and improve citizen engagement.
But only 2% of the mayors surveyed are actually implementing the technology, and only one-third have set policies and guidelines for their use.
The survey found that 58% of mayors are using or are exploring generative artificial intelligence for data analysis, while 53% are using it for citizen service assistance, 24% for public safety, and
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