Beyond Self-Driving Cars: The...
Cities are at a crossroads. While the headlines focus on self-driving cars revolutionizing transportation, a quieter revolution is brewing. Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to transform not just how we get around, but the very fabric of our cities. This goes far beyond optimizing traffic flow. AI has the potential to reshape infrastructure, optimize resource usage, and create more livable, sustainable urban environments. This paper explores the expanding role of AI in urban planning and infrastructure, venturing beyond the hype of self-driving cars to examine the transformative potential of this powerful technology.