Artificial intelligence continues to develop and shape the operations of cities worldwide. The Municipal spoke with two cities that are adding AI into their operations to benefit their residents in different ways.
Newport News, Va.
Around this time last year, the mayor of Newport News, Va., received information regarding the Bloomberg Philanthropies City Data Alliance coalition and its program on artificial intelligence readiness. The city submitted an application and was one of the few chosen, along with some much larger cities. The partnership kicked off in July when there was a site visit with coalition members visiting the city and talking with experts…