AI in Lower Saxony's cities: Administration is digitally modernized

AI in Lower Saxony's cities: Administration is digitally modernized

The influence of artificial intelligence on the Lower Saxony administration

The Integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the urban administration is increasingly becoming an important trend in the most populous cities of Lower Saxony. This development could have a significant influence on the efficiency of municipal services and citizens' communication.

where artificial intelligence already applies

Among the ten largest cities in Lower Saxony, Hanover, Braunschweig, Oldenburg, Osnabrück, Wolfsburg, Hildesheim and Lüneburg have already implemented AI technologies or are planning their use. The survey of the German Press Agency shows that these cities are proactively working on using the potential of AI in their administration. In contrast, the cities of Göttingen, Salzgitter and Delmenhorst, which have not yet implemented any AI solutions.

technological progress in response to the shortage of skilled workers

The need to increase efficiency is reinforced by the increasing shortage of skilled workers in the town halls. The Lower Saxony City and Community Association calls for an increased examination of the topic of AI in order to master the diverse challenges. A spokesman for the association said that many member cities are in the exploratory phase and explore the possibilities for the introduction of appropriate technologies.

Practical applications of AI technologies

In practical use, AI is already used in a variety of ways. Osnabrück introduced a chat bot with the name Toni, which supports citizen communication. A similar system will soon be introduced in Hildesheim. Oldenburg works with an IT institute on an application assistant to help citizens fill out forms. In addition, Hannover is currently developing its own chatbot that is supposed to answer citizen inquiries efficiently.

AI-based infrastructure improvement in Lüneburg

At a technological level, AI is also used in road and bridge construction in Lüneburg. Damage to streets using a smartphone and analyzed using an algorithm are analyzed. This enables a faster reaction to repair needs and saves both time and resources.

The challenges of implementation

Despite the positive developments, cities such as Göttingen, Salzgitter and Delmenhorst face challenges. Salzgitter tries to exchange ideas with surrounding municipalities in order not to lose the connection. The development of AI solutions also requires a focus on organizational processes and data protection, as city councilor Jan Erik Bohling emphasizes.

conclusion: one step into the future

Overall, the development in Lower Saxony shows that artificial intelligence can be a key technology in order to cope with the challenges of modern administration. The use of AI not only leads to more efficiency, but could also significantly improve communication between citizens and administration. The next steps will be crucial to exploit the full potential of these technologies.

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