As AI accelerates, cities are evolving beyond "smart" into something far more transformative: autonomous, self-learning urban systems. This article explores urgent questions—who programs the algorithms, who holds power, and how AI might shape or replace public governance. The AI-driven city isn't a distant vision; it's a present challenge. What kind of future are we building—and who gets to decide?

500 character ChatGPT said: The UK Government’s AI Growth Zones (AIGZ) initiative aims to accelerate AI infrastructure across the country by supporting the development of data centres and innovation clusters outside London and the South East. AIGZs will unlock investment, create high-quality jobs, and drive regional growth. Intelligens Consulting can help design proposals, assess sites, and build partnerships to secure funding and deliver impactful AI projects.

AI data centres are booming—local councils must act now! Our 3-point plan helps them secure investment, power & sustainability