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Enhancing Urban Infrastructure through Artificial Intelligence in Smart Cities

Prof. Deepak R. DerleAssistant Professor, Department of MSc (CS-II), K.R.T. Arts, B.H. Commerce, A.M. Science (KTHM) College, Nashik, Affiliated to SPPU, Maharashtra, IndiaKalyani BachhavPG Student, Department of MSc (CS-II), K.R.T. Arts, B.H. Commerce, A.M. Science (KTHM) College, Nashik, Affiliated to SPPU, Maharashtra, IndiaSanjana MogalPG Student, Department of MSc (CS-II), K.R.T. Arts, B.H. Commerce, A.M. Science (KTHM) College, Nashik, Affiliated to SPPU, Maharashtra, India

Vol 10 No 4 (2026): Volume 10, Issue 4, April 2026 | Pages: 198-201

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 17-04-2026

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Abstract

The enlarging use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has changed the way cities are developed, including areas such as public safety, energy efficiency, transportation systems, and waste disposal due to automation, predictive analytics, and intelligent decision-making processes. In this article, AI uses within urban areas will be analyzed extensively to provide insight into AI’s contributions to improved urban environments. More specifically, the abilities of AI-based tool sets to enhance efficiency of urban development processes will be discussed as well as the emergent technologies being used (IoT, blockchain, and autonomous flying vehicles) that incorporate AI with other emerging technologies. Additionally, a number of challenges associated with the use of AI for urban development will be examined, including data privacy issues, cyber security risks, and ethical dilemmas. Finally, examples will be given of advanced AI-based tools that can enhance the sustainability of urban environments and urban efficiency, and will conclude with a discussion of the future possibilities for using AI to create smart cities that are self-sustaining.

Keywords

Smart cities, internet of things, network security, urban infrastructure, energy management


Citation of this Article

Prof. Deepak R. Derle, Kalyani Bachhav, & Sanjana Mogal. (2026). Enhancing Urban Infrastructure through Artificial Intelligence in Smart Cities. International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, 10(4), 198-201. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2026.104028

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