Artificial Intelligence of Things for Sustainable Development of Smart City Infrastructures

The discipline of Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) is experiencing significant growth and holds the capacity to fundamentally transform urban planning, construction, and operation. AIoT is a novel paradigm that merges the capabilities of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to generate intelligent systems capable of real-time data collection, analysis, and action. In addition to these, a vast array of smart city applications that contribute to sustainable development are being developed with the assistance of AIoT. As an illustration, intelligent parking systems, intelligent water management systems, and intelligent public illumination systems are all being developed using AIoT. Although it is a relatively new technology, AIoT has the capacity to revolutionize the way in which cities are planned, constructed, and managed. Future-generation-capable smart cities can be developed more sustainably through the application of AIoT to enhance energy efficiency, mitigate pollution, and bolster resilience. Notwithstanding the potential for AIoT to substantially enhance the sustainability of smart city infrastructures, there exist certain obstacles that necessitate resolution. This chapter deals with the requirement to develop secure and exhaustive data management systems is one obstacle. It is critical to ensure that the enormous quantities of data collected by AIoT systems are protected against unauthorized access and use. An additional obstacle is the requirement to create AI algorithms that are impartial and unbiased. It is critical to ensure that the training data utilized to train AI algorithms accurately reflects the characteristics of the population that the AI system intends to assist. Notwithstanding these obstacles, the prospects presented by AIoT in the realm of sustainable smart city development are extensive. Anticipated as AIoT technology advances are further inventive and efficacious implementations that leverage AIoT to enhance the sustainability of urban areas.