Responsible Artificial Intelligence For Sustainable Development Evidences from Asia-Pacific cities
Distor, Charmaine, Ruas, Inês and Ben Dhaou, Soumaya (2024). Responsible Artificial Intelligence For Sustainable Development Evidences from Asia-Pacific cities. United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.
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Author Distor, Charmaine
Ruas, Inês
Ben Dhaou, SoumayaTitle Responsible Artificial Intelligence For Sustainable Development Evidences from Asia-Pacific cities Publication Date 2024 Place of Publication Bangkok Publisher United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Pages XII, 12 Language eng Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies demonstrated significant potential in the public sector both nationally and locally, addressing multiple urban challenges for sustainable development in cities. However, acknowledging and mitigating inherent technological challenges is critical. This paper explores how the “responsible” adoption, implementation, and governance of AI in cities address the risks and challenges of AI across various application areas, such as healthcare, public services, public safety, social welfare, transportation, environment, education, energy, and tourism. It examines how these AI applications contribute to urban sustainability and their role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Based on the study of thirty cases from the Asia-Pacific region, the findings reveal diverse AI landscapes, presenting advantages and challenges. The results will be illustrated using the example of the Philippines’ KIRA Chatbot and Data Management Platform. Insights gleaned contribute to enhancing effective and ethical implementation, and fostering urban sustainability. The paper proposes key considerations and policies for responsible AI adoption in cities, offering actionable strategies for aligning AI initiatives with the SDGs. Keyword Artificial intelligence
Smart Cities
Sustainability
Asia Pacific
Philippines
Sustainable Development GoalsCopyright Holder United Nations University Operating Unit on Policy-Driven Electronic Governance Copyright Year 2024 Copyright type Creative commons ISSN 02569957 -
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