Already, governments across America and around the world are beginning to see how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help them continue to serve their citizens better and faster, while maximizing their limited resources. We’ve seen this happen at the federal level with initiatives charging cabinet agencies to deploy AI in new innovative ways. Increasingly, AI’s potential is now also coming into focus for local governments. Whether tackling everyday needs more efficiently like fixing potholes, or confronting complex challenges like addressing threats to public health, AI can significantly enhance the ability of local governments to fulfill their missions.
However, not all cities are utilizing or have access to AI. This risks turning the digital divide that has plagued many cities into an “AI divide,” with potentially even more profound impacts on communities.
To ensure the opportunities of AI are widely accessible, Google has partnered with the National League of Cities (NLC) to launch a new AI Toolkit. With AI explainers, examples of how other cities have leveraged AI, and step-by-step guides to help cities interested in exploring AI strategies, the Toolkit is designed to help city governments across the US harness the power of AI to enhance public services and improve the quality of life for residents.
