AI and the Transformation of Accountability and Discretion in Urban Governance
Abstract
AI may reshape discretion and accountability through enhanced data-driven governance. AI may reposition human discretion while reshaping specific types of accountability. Case studies show AI supports discretion but also risks bias and opacity. City-level governments to lead AI experimentation, regulation, and public perception management. The paper proposes five principles for responsible AI use in urban governance.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Smart Cities and Technologies
Ethics and Social Impacts of AI
Artificial Intelligence Applications
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Urban Governance
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Volume
- 6
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 159-171
- Publication date
- 1 February 2026
- Language
- EN