THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES IN ENSURING SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

Introduction. Modern cities face challenges of rapid urbanization, including in- frastructure congestion, environmental problems, and social inequality, which require new man- agement approaches. The concepts of sustainable urban development and "smart city" suggest the necessity of using modern technologies to optimize urban processes, achieve environmental sustainability, and improve the quality of life for the population. The article analyzes the role of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in achieving these goals, considering their potential, global application experience, and associated problematic aspects. Materials and methods. The research is based on a systematic review of scientific literature from the Scopus database, con- ducted across three areas: technological, social and ethical, and institutional and managerial as- pects of using AI technologies in ensuring sustainable urban development. Content analysis was used to identify key themes, comparative analysis of the experience of implementing AI tech- nologies in cities around the world, and data synthesis to evaluate its results. Research results. It is shown that AI technologies are actively used in the transport, energy, environmental, and so- cial sectors of many cities worldwide, optimizing the management of traffic flows, energy con- sumption, waste, and housing construction. The concept of a smart and sustainable city empha- sizes the need to integrate new technologies with social and environmental priorities, involve local communities in management processes, and minimize the environmental footprint. It is indicated that technocentrism and insufficient institutional support can limit the effectiveness of AI systems. Discussion and conclusion. It is stated that the potential for using AI is not limited to technical solutions but reinterprets the very nature of urban sustainable development man- agement, making it more inclusive and adaptive. The necessity of implementing a comprehen- sive approach to integrating AI systems into urban management processes is justified, including strategic planning, ethical and legal regulation, infrastructure development, citizen education, and a number of other areas, which together will allow cities to become safe, inclusive, and en- vironmentally sustainable.