Smart Cities: AI-Enhanced Urban Living
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Computing and Artificial Intelligence".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 January 2026) | Viewed by 1752
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid evolution of technology, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), has transformed how we perceive and interact with urban environments. The concept of a "smart city" embodies this transformation, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance urban living, improve infrastructure efficiency, foster sustainability, and enhance quality of life for residents. As cities worldwide increasingly adopt smart technologies, AI has emerged as a cornerstone in optimizing city operations, improving public services, and fostering sustainable development. The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is transforming the way that we live, work, and interact within urban environments. Smart cities, characterized by their integration of digital technology and data-driven decision-making, are at the forefront of this transformation. This Special Issue will explore the multifaceted dimensions of AI-enhanced smart cities, focusing on the latest innovations, challenges, and future directions, as well as the concept’s impact on the quality of life for city dwellers. This Special Issue will publish high-quality, original research papers in the following overlapping fields:
- AI-assisted urban design and planning;
- AI in infrastructure and transportation;
- AI in public safety and security;
- AI in environmental sustainability;
- AI in energy and environmental management:
- AI in citizen engagement and services;
- AI in urban governance;
- AI in telemedicine and public health;
- Successful AI implementations in smart cities;
- Ethical, legal, and social implications.
Dr. Hongtao Peng
Dr. Massoud Sofi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- artificial intelligence (AI)
- internet of things (IoT)
- smart city
- urban development
- ethics and moral principles
- urban living
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