What can AI do for cities? Start with public value

A recent Global Government Forum report, Making AI work for people and places: Five priorities for cities, explores how local governments can turn the potential of AI into better public services, stronger resilience and economic value.

The report draws on discussions at the inaugural Global AI Cities 2026 event in Manchester, which brought together more than 300 local government leaders from over 50 cities.

Register for Global AI Cities 2027: 24-25 May, Manchester.

AI and data can help cities move from reactive service delivery towards anticipating needs, identifying emerging pressures and intervening earlier.

Download the report: Making AI work for people and places: Five priorities for cities