A study on disruptive technologies toward smart cities governance

Abstract

Digital technology is employed to enhance decision-making, streamline service delivery, and optimize administrative processes within the government. Its purpose is to enhance the efficacy, efficiency, and transparency of governance. In smart cities, smart governance plays a vital role in augmenting the efficiency and effectiveness of municipal services while promoting transparency and citizen accountability. In our study, we have studied the disruptive technologies in smart cities governance from a theoretical standpoint. We have focused on the primary disruptive technologies utilized in the governance of smart cities—Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Big Data, and 3D Printing—and we understand how each of these technologies is employed in the growth of smart cities. We also examined citizen awareness of the use and deployment of these technologies as part of our study. As part of our study, we also analyzed how aware citizens were of the use and deployment of these technologies. When compared with other applications of various technologies, our analysis finds that Big Data is the most extensively employed technology in the construction of smart cities. This article will come to the conclusion that these technologies have a substantial impact on the growth of smart cities and its governance.