Cities around the world are using artificial intelligence agents to make their streets smarter and safer. Instead of having people inspect roads and manage traffic manually, these AI systems now watch cameras, analyze information, and make quick decisions to help cities run better.

In the country of Taiwan, the city of Kaohsiung is using AI technology to respond to emergencies much faster. When something goes wrong on a street—like a fallen tree or broken streetlight—the AI system spots it right away. This has helped the city cut the time to respond to problems by 80 percent. That means help arrives much quicker when people need it.

Other cities are seeing great results too. In Raleigh, North Carolina, AI cameras can now spot vehicles on the road with 95 percent accuracy. This helps city workers understand traffic patterns and plan better roads. In France, AI systems are helping train networks use 20 percent less energy by understanding how to run trains more efficiently.

Now, cities are also using AI to inspect roads and find problems before they become dangerous. Instead of workers driving around looking at cracks and broken signs, AI cameras can scan roads and find these issues automatically. The cameras can tell the difference between small problems and big emergencies, so cities know what to fix first.

However, city leaders are being careful about how they use AI agents. They say the most important step is having good governance and rules about how AI is used. Cities like Hartford, Connecticut and Corona, California have created training programs to teach their workers how to use AI safely. They want to make sure sensitive information—like people's personal numbers—stays protected when AI tools are used.

Experts are also warning cities to think carefully about how AI agents make decisions. They want to make sure these systems are fair and transparent, and that regular people have a say in how their cities use this technology. As cities embrace AI agents to make urban life better, they are learning that responsible use and community input are just as important as the technology itself.