In this engaging episode of the Smart Cities Council Podcast, Fanni Melles, PhD, sits down with Brian Flanagan from Ingram Micro and Kelvin Lwin from Centific to explore the transformative role of AI in smart cities.
Brian, a retired U.S. Air Force senior non-commissioned officer and business development executive, drives smart cities, ed tech, and public safety initiatives at Ingram Micro, one of the world’s largest IT distributors. Kelvin, a computer science and AI expert with 20 years of meditation practice, leads Centific’s efforts in building ethical, empathetic AI, including the Assistive Learning Intelligence Navigator.
Together, they discuss what makes a city smart, the necessity of technology, and AI’s evolution from intelligent assistance to ambient intelligence. From real-world wins like AI-powered police reports to the ethical challenges of data and centralization, this conversation offers a balanced look at AI’s promise and pitfalls. Tune in for insights on building smarter, more human-centered cities!
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