Artificial intelligence systems endeavor to replicate or mimic human intelligence by combining datasets with iterative processing algorithms to learn from patterns and experience. From Siri, Alexa and other smart assistants to conversational bots and email spam filters, what once seemed like a technology pulled from science fiction has become ubiquitous in our daily lives.
In the context of our cities, data and AI are transforming the urban health landscape and providing new opportunities for governments and health systems to evolve from being reactive, to becoming proactive, predictive, and even preventative, to keep city dwellers healthy.
