The “Smart” part of smart cities depends crucially on intelligence in the solutions. Cities have used technology for centuries, but what makes a smart city is the use of intelligent solutions. This is where the field of artificial intelligence (AI) comes into play. AI provides some unique opportunities but also a number of challenges. Nevertheless, getting the intelligence right is a key objective for smart cities.
In this chapter, we will learn more about what AI actually is. There is a lot of hype and misconception surrounding this term, so we will provide a solid foundation of the history and ...
