Off-Topic: Why Raleigh’s AI Service Agent Does Not Belong on London Urbanism Desk
A story about Raleigh, North Carolina training an AI agent for IT support has no connection to London planning, transport, housing or…
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Santa Barbara County Pilots AI for Bike Network Planning
Santa Barbara County is using artificial intelligence trained on street imagery and mapping data to create a more comfortable and comprehensive countywide…
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AI Tools Tested for Enhancing Public Engagement in Urban Planning
A recent test explored how artificial intelligence can make public engagement in urban planning more effective, potentially transforming how communities contribute to…
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California Cities to Benefit from Discounted AI Services Through State Partnership
California local governments are set to receive significant cost reductions on AI productivity tools as part of a new agreement between the…
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AI Tools Emerge to Enhance City Asset Management
New technologies are being developed to help local governments track and manage their physical assets more effectively, potentially leading to improved efficiency…
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Cities Tap AI for Faster Permitting, With Federal Funding Available
Local governments can apply for up to $3 million in grants to implement artificial intelligence systems for building and land use permitting,…
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ClearGov Launches AI Platform to Enhance City Budget Communication
A new interactive AI platform from ClearGov aims to make complex city budgets more accessible to residents, potentially bridging the gap between…
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Seattle Considers Data Centre Moratorium Amidst Public Opposition
The Seattle City Council is debating a one-year moratorium on new data centres, driven by significant public concern over their environmental impact…
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US EPA Proposes Relaxing Water Treatment for Coal Plants Amid AI Electricity Demand Surge
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed revisions to wastewater requirements for coal-fired power plants, citing increased electricity demand from artificial…
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AI Tools Streamline Public Records Reporting for Municipal Clerks
Artificial intelligence is being used by municipal clerks to significantly reduce the time and effort required for public records reporting, improving efficiency…
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