AI is Making Governments and Cities Smarter

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is ushering in the era of 'smart cities' by efficiently and conveniently improving public services (such as transportation, administration, and welfare) provided to citizens in cities and governments of various countries, including Japan, Estonia, and the Netherlands. AI plays a key role in enhancing the quality of life for citizens by increasing the efficiency of urban infrastructure and public services, such as water leakage management, job matching, and waste management.

In major Japanese cities, AI-based systems detect and manage water pipe leaks in advance, contributing to reducing water waste and enhancing the stability of urban infrastructure.

Estonia is promoting a reduction in unemployment rates and an increase in labor market efficiency through its AI-based intelligent job matching system (OTT), which effectively connects job seekers with companies.

Amsterdam, the Netherlands, is realizing intelligent urban environmental management by optimizing collection routes and predicting waste volumes using an AI-powered waste management system.