Rosenfeld Review Podcast

AI as Infrastructure with Dan Hill

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May 20, 2024
Dan Hill, the Director of the Melbourne School of Design and author, shares his insights on the intersection of AI and urban infrastructure. He argues that AI should be integrated thoughtfully to improve everyday life, while also addressing the challenges it poses. Hill critiques the ride-sharing model as an example of AI's pitfalls and advocates for collaborative approaches to design, drawing lessons from successful cities like Helsinki. He emphasizes the critical role of perspective in urban planning and the importance of improving communication in systems like healthcare.
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INSIGHT

AI as Core Infrastructure

  • AI is becoming a foundational infrastructure like pipes and subways, supporting essential city systems rather than being the end product.
  • This underscores the importance of treating AI as a public shared infrastructure demanding serious maintenance and care.
ANECDOTE

Limits of Ride-Sharing AI

  • New York’s bike share suffers from human resource issues that algorithms alone haven't solved.
  • Ride-sharing apps work well on individual interaction levels but fail hugely at solving city-wide transportation problems.
ADVICE

Avoid Ride-Sharing Mistakes

  • Don’t repeat ride-sharing’s flawed model in city infrastructure AI.
  • Design AI systems with a holistic view across individual and city scales to avoid multiplying big problems like traffic congestion.
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