Taoyuan, one of Taiwan’s most populous cities with 2.2 million residents, consistently wins international awards for its innovative use of technology in city services. This “smart city” has implemented an AI-powered system to protect rivers and ecosystems, using real-time image analysis to monitor water quality. The city also employs sensors to optimize traffic flows and AI-enabled virtual replicas to engage residents in urban planning. Join the Burnes Center for Social Change on Thursday, December 5 at 6:00 PM ET for an inspiring conversation with Dr. San-Cheng (Simon) Chang, mayor of Taoyuan and former Taiwanese premier as he showcases how the city harnesses artificial intelligence to enhance governance. The discussion will explore Taoyuan’s current smart infrastructure initiatives and future plans to foster vibrant communities and strengthen democracy through technology.
Beth Simone Noveck, director of the Burnes Center for Social Change and the Governance Lab will talk with Dr. Chang about AI’s role in transforming one of Asia’s most innovative cities. Dr. Chang will share insights on how Taoyuan is paving the way for smarter, more responsive urban environments that benefit the city and its residents.
The Rebooting Democracy in the Age of AI lecture series is hosted by the Burnes Center for Social Change at Northeastern University and its partner project The GovLab, in partnership with the Institute for Experiential AI.
The series explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping democracy and brings together experts from diverse fields to discuss how AI can offer fresh solutions to the challenges facing modern democratic governance.
The Reboot Democracy Blog explores the complex relationship among AI, democracy and governance.
Dec 5, 2024
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm