Information and Communications Technology and Policy

Information and Communications Technology and Policy

Information and Communications Technology and Policy ›› 2021, Vol. 47 ›› Issue (5): 22-25.doi: 10.12267/j.issn.2096-5931.2021.05.005

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Challenges and limitations of smart cities and urban brain construction in the era of AI

LIU Tao, FAN Yuting   

  1. 1. Baidu Netcom Science and Technology Co. , Ltd. , Beijing 100085, China;
    2. School of Architecture and Art, Hebei University of Engineering, Handan 056038, China
  • Online:2021-05-15 Published:2021-06-06

Abstract: Deep learning technology leads a new wave of development of artificial intelligence. As the product of the combination of AI and urban governance, “urban brain” has become the main product that many IT companies are competing to develop and promote. Advanced technology promotes the construction of smart cities, but the limitations of the technology have also brought potential harm to the city. This paper starts with the concept of modern urban governance, analyzes the shortcomings and limitations of the current deep learning technology, and draws the conclusion that it is not feasible to control the city through technology. Excessive monitoring and data collection of various aspects of the city will cause the decline of the city􀆳s vitality and loss of autonomy.

Key words: AI, smart city, smart governance, limitations