Artificial Neural Networks: Guarding Smart Cities for Citizens' Rights

Smart cities, with their data-driven approaches, are revolutionizing urban living. But as these cities grow smarter, concerns about data privacy, security, and citizen participation grow too. So, how do we balance innovation with protecting people’s rights? That’s where regulations come in. One key player in this game is artificial neural networks (ANN). Researchers used these fancy algorithms to see how different policies affect smart city development. They checked out cybersecurity rules, data protection laws, and how much citizens get involved in decisions.After crunching numbers, they found that good regulations can make a big difference. For instance, boosting citizen involvement by a whopping 30% over four years. Even when rules were temporarily paused, citizens stayed engaged. But if rules weren’t strong or got weaker, info sharing took a hit. The neural network’s predictions lined up nicely with what actually happened, showing it’s a trustworthy tool for this kind of study.