This webinar brought together experts to explore AI's transformative role in sustainable urbanization, focusing on how AI technologies enhance decision-making in urban planning and design. The event showcased innovative solutions for urban resilience, equity, and sustainability through applications such as digital twins, generative AI for urban simulation, AI-optimized transportation systems, and satellite data analysis for environmental monitoring. The discussion emphasized responsible AI governance frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure ethical, participatory approaches to achieving sustainable urban futures.
Reach: International (UN-ITU platform)
Time frame: from December 4, 2024
Beneficiaries:
- Urban planners and policy makers
- Sustainability practitioners
- AI researchers and developers
- Government officials
- International organizations working on sustainable development
- General public interested in smart cities and sustainable urban development
Type of Impact:
- Knowledge sharing across disciplines and sectors
- Promotion of responsible AI governance for urban applications
- Increased awareness of AI applications for sustainable urban development
- Strengthened international collaboration on AI for good initiatives
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The AI for Good Global Summit is the leading action-oriented United Nations (UN) platform promoting AI to advance health, climate, gender, inclusive prosperity, sustainable infrastructure, and other global development priorities. AI for Good is organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – the UN specialized agency for information and communication technology – in partnership with 40 UN sister agencies and co-convened with the government of Switzerland.
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