2024: 12 predictions for cities and counties (AI stars in all).

The article presents 12 predictions for cities and counties in 2024, with a focus on the role of artificial intelligence (AI). The predictions include the recognition of human-machine partnership, the adoption of AI policies and guidelines by state and local governments, the use of AI in cybersecurity and public safety, the emergence of AI training and certification programs, and the application of AI in various areas such as sustainable technology solutions, smart city technologies, data analytics for public services, traffic management and transportation, administrative efficiency, and community engagement. The article also mentions Microsoft's Co-Pilot as an AI tool for Office 365 applications. The author emphasizes the need for fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI systems and acknowledges collaboration with generative AI in developing certain materials. [Extracted from the article]