AI Localism: the emergence of AI governance at the local level

Sara Marcucci, Natalia González Alarcón and Stefaan Verhulst

Chapter 12 in Handbook of Platform Urbanism, 2025, pp 157-172 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter delves into the concept of AI Localism within the context of platform urbanism. AI Localism points to the emergent efforts at the local level to govern artificial intelligence, where cities have become policy innovators and first-mover regulators of AI technologies. As a descriptive framework, AI Localism illustrates the main pillars used to govern the deployment of AI technologies within urban and local environments. These include the establishment of principles, formulation of specific regulations, procurement processes, public engagement strategies, accountability and oversight mechanisms, transparency of AI systems, and the enhancement of literacy and education around AI. In the final section, the chapter considers whether AI Localism can also provide a prescriptive framework to inform cities on how to govern AI within their context.

Keywords: AI Localism; Urban governance; Artificial intelligence; Public engagement; Policy and regulation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781035313754
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