Artificial Intelligence in Smart Cities

Enhancing Urban Life
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-032-96021-0
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 224 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm

As cities around the world strive to become smarter, more sustainable, and more livable, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a key technology to drive innovation and improvement. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the role of AI in smart cities, examining its potential to transform urban environments, improve the quality of life of citizens, and drive economic growth.
From AI-enhanced decision-making processes to intelligent transportation systems, this book covers a wide range of AI applications in urban development, including governance, economy, environment, mobility, living and people. With case studies of successful AI implementations in Central European cities, this book provides practical insights and lessons learned for policymakers, urban planners, and business leaders looking to harness the power of AI to create more livable, sustainable, and resilient cities.
Key Features:

• Comprehensive exploration of AI applications in smart cities
• Interdisciplinary approach, combining insights from urban planning, computer science, engineering, economics, and social sciences
• Case studies of successful AI implementations in Central European cities
• Practical insights and lessons learned for policymakers, urban planners, and business leaders
• Examination of the social and ethical implications of AI adoption in smart cities

Zielgruppe

Academic, Postgraduate, Professional Practice & Development, and Undergraduate Advanced

Autoren/Hrsg.

Stecula, Kinga

Wolniak, Radoslaw

Grebski, Wieslaw

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Informatik Künstliche Intelligenz Maschinelles Lernen
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Regional- und Städtische Wirtschaft
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Daten / Datenbanken
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Informatik Künstliche Intelligenz Mustererkennung, Biometrik
• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Regional- & Raumplanung Stadtplanung, Kommunale Planung
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Informatik Künstliche Intelligenz Computer Vision
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Mess- und Automatisierungstechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction
Chapter 1: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Smart Cities
1.1 Historical Evolution of AI in Urban Development
1.2 Key Principles and Technologies of AI
1.3 Transformative Potential of AI in Urban Environments
Chapter 2: AI in Smart Governance
2.1 AI-Enhanced Decision-Making Processes
2.2 Transparency and Citizen Engagement through AI
2.3 Citizen Engagement and Participation through AI
Chapter 3: AI in Smart Economy
3.1 AI-Driven Economic Transformation
3.2 Opportunities and Challenges in the AI Economy
3.3 Addressing Workforce Displacement and Skill Development
Chapter 4: AI in Smart Environment
4.1 AI for Environmental Monitoring and Pollution Control
4.2 Optimizing Energy Consumption with AI
4.3 AI in Waste Management and Climate Resilience
Chapter 5: AI in Smart Mobility
5.1 Intelligent Transportation Systems
5.2 Autonomous Vehicles and AI-Enhanced Traffic Management
5.3 Future of Urban Mobility with AI
Chapter 6: AI in Smart Living
6.1 Smart Healthcare Systems
6.2 Intelligent Home Automation
6.3 AI-Assisted Education
Chapter 7: AI in Smart People
7.1 Empowering Citizens through AI
7.2 Enhancing Digital Literacy and Inclusivity
7.3 AI for Personalized Public Services
Chapter 8: Cybersecurity and Privacy in Smart Cities
8.1 Identifying AI-Driven Cybersecurity Threats
8.2 Strategies for Safeguarding Data and Ensuring Privacy
8.3 Building Resilient Cyber Infrastructures
Chapter 9: Case Studies of AI Usage in Smart Cities in Central Europe
9.1 Successful AI Implementations in Central European Cities
9.2 Challenges Faced by Central European Smart Cities
9.3 Comparative Analysis with Other Regions
Chapter 10: AI as a Catalyst for Innovation
10.1 AI-Driven Automation and Optimization in Urban Management
10.2 Enhancing Public Services through AI Innovations
10.3 AI in Urban Planning and Development
Chapter 11: Future Prospects
11.1 The Ethical Implications of AI in Urban Environments
11.2 Collaborative Approaches to AI Integration
11.3 Vision for the Future: Inclusive and Sustainable Smart Cities

Über Autor(innen)

Radoslaw Wolniak is a full professor at the Department of Economics and Informatics at the Silesian University of Technology (Poland). For over 20 years he has been dealing with the issues of management, including the Industry 4.0, Smart City, digitalization, artificial intelligence. His achievements include over 500 publications issued at national and international publishers, as well as many undertakings and projects implemented in cooperation with the business environment.

Kinga Stecula received the PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering at Silesian University of Technology (SUT), Faculty of Organization and Management, Poland, in 2021. Currently, she works at SUT in Faculty of Organization and Management, in Department of Production Engineering. Dr Stecula deals with research in the field of technical sciences, connected with production engineering, but she is also interested in examining human-machine / human-computer interaction and communication. Currently, she is interested in the issues of human-machine relation in the context of virtual reality, augmented reality, and different means of technology. She is also into smart cities, Industry 4.0, and management.

Wieslaw Grebski is Professor Emeritus at The Pennsylvania State University. He was an Engineering faculty and Coordinator of the Engineering Program at Penn State Hazleton. His research interests evolved from computer-aided manufacturing to sustainable forms of energy. Professor Grebski was always promoting a close cooperation between university and industry. Under his leadership a new Engineering program focusing on renewable energy was developed. He has coauthored two hundred publications and nine books. Professor Grebski promoted different unconventional methods for teaching and learning. He was the recipient of the Milton S. Eisenhower Award. (This is one of the highest recognitions at The Pennsylvania State University.) He has also received eleven other awards for teaching and advising. He has also taught the dual enrollment class, Introduction to Engineering Design, as a form of promoting the Engineering profession and recruiting students for the Engineering program. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science, American Society of University Professors, American Society of Mechanical Engineers and American Association of Engineering Educators.