The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is reported to be actively working on integrating AI into different aspects of smart city management. Two main initiatives were highlighted, which were the implementation of AI-powered traffic management, and a digital twin initiative.
In what the Digital Ministry claims is an effort to further modernise the city’s infrastructure, AI will be implemented in traffic management through a real-time analytics system. This will apparently optimise traffic flow and detect incidents, which would reduce congestion and improve road safety.
“The use of AI in major cities like Kuala Lumpur now plays an important role in accelerating the modernisation of urban infrastructure and services”, stated the ministry via a media release. “It not only enhances urban management efficiency but also directly contributes to the improvement of the quality of life for city residents”.
As for the digital twin initiative, the ministry describes it as a virtual city model that allows real-time simulations. This will apparently be used for a more effective approach on urban planning, as well as provide faster emergency responses. This initiative, as well as the AI-powered traffic management, are stated to be part of a larger plan to promote the adoption of digital technologies, including AI and 5G connectivity,
(Source: Digital Ministry)
Manisha Dharmendra contributed to this article.
