AI in smart cities – opportunities and prospects for local authorities

Challenges, ethical concerns, and legal framework

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Webinar: Artificial Intelligence in Smart Cities: Opportunities, Challenges, and Applications Part 2 [in German]

Information and details about the webinar

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In the second part of our webinar, which will take place on January 14, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., we will take a detailed look at the challenges, ethical concerns, and legal framework associated with the use of AI. We will address questions such as: How do we ensure that AI is used responsibly? What legal requirements must be observed? And how can we address the concerns of employees and citizens?

As always, we look forward to your questions and experiences, which you can share with us in the webinar!

Content of the webinar

Limitations of AI:

Technical challenges, bias, and data quality.

 

Data protection and privacy:

What AI is suitable for in local government and where the challenges lie

 

Legal aspects: Overview of applicable regulations such as the EU AI

Regulation and data protection requirements.

 

 

Case studies and real-world applications: 

Examples of AI in practical use (e.g., waste disposal, traffic, flood protection).

 

Challenges in implementation:

Employee concerns, implementation processes, and risk management.

 

Overview of the webinar series

Event type

 

  • Online event
  • Microsoft Teams

Language

 

  • German

Equipment

 

  • Laptop with internet access, webcam, and microphone 
  • After registering, you will receive a Microsoft Teams dial-in link from us.

Our Speaker

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Lutz Eichholz has been working as a Smart City Engineer in the Smart City Design department at the Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Engineering IESE in Kaiserslautern since January 2022. His work focuses on the development of intelligent software systems, strategy development for smart cities and regions, and the integration of artificial intelligence into municipal processes. One focus of his work is the design of sustainable mobility concepts. Previously, he worked as a freelancer in urban and rural development and conducted research as a research assistant in the field of urban planning and urban sociology.

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