AI4Citizens -Supporting ethical and effective AI governance in European cities and regions

Published: 14.10.2024.

Project Summary

The AI4Citizens project addresses opportunities and challenges of adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the public sector, particularly in local and regional governments. The project is funded by the European Union’s Interreg Europe program. The AI4Citizens project is implemented between 2024-2028.

The aim of the project is to deepen the understanding of the capabilities of AI for public sector administration. AI has a potential to improve cities and regions public services, increase productivity and governance efficiency. AI also presents unforeseen risks and challenges for local and regional government e.g. related to security and safety, ethics, trust and regulatory issues. Cities and regions play an important role in ensuring that the whole of society is involved in and prepared for this major transformation.

By identifying good practices and novel solutions through interregional exchange and co-creation, the project aims at helping local and regional policy makers to improve and create policy mechanisms which facilitate safe and ethical adoption of AI in the public sector, particularly in local and regional governments, thus increasing people's well-being and the vitality of the cities and regions

Riga, like other European cities, faces challenges related to the inclusion of artificial intelligence (AI) in city services, influenced by common regulations and the crucial role of cities in providing essential services. The integration of AI, which is still new to many residents and city workers, requires not only technological advances but also sweeping changes in city operations, governance structures, and skill sets. In order to address these challenges, the Al4Cities project will help promote knowledge exchange and cooperation between experts on issues related to legal compliance, internal practices and governance.

models in data usage, machine learning and AI.