The co-creation of smart cities through the intersection of AI technologies and urban development practices is an important area of research and development. This paper proposes a theoretical framework to understand this co-creation through the lens of co-production. It draws on literature on co-production, urban development, and AI technologies to develop a conceptual framework that considers the role of urban stakeholders in designing, developing, and implementing AI technologies in urban contexts. This contribution describes a methodology for examining the co-creation of smart cities in two case studies: a mobility project and a public safety project. The analysis focuses on the co-production processes involved, including the identification of urban stakeholders, the negotiation of objectives, and the co-design of AI technologies and urban development practices. The results show that the co-creation of smart cities requires a collaborative approach that involves a range of urban stakeholders, including citizens, public officials, and private actors. It also highlights that the co-production of AI technologies and urban development practices is influenced by social, political, and economic factors that shape the distribution of benefits and risks among urban stakeholders. Overall, this contribution highlights the importance of considering the co-production of AI technologies and urban development practices in the design and implementation of smart cities. A co-creation approach can help to ensure that smart cities are inclusive, equitable, and sustainable.

Charbel YOUSSEF
Docteur en urbanisme et aménagement de l’espace – Université Toulouse 2 Jean Jaurès
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