Planning and AI — Ethical Implications

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies increasingly inform data analysis, land use decisions, transportation modeling, and public engagement, planners must examine how AI applications intersect with AICP's principles of serving the public interest, promoting equity, safeguarding transparency, and avoiding conflicts of interest. How do we ensure AI tools do not reinforce existing inequities? What ethical boundaries must guide the use of predictive modeling? Who is accountable for decisions made with AI support? By grounding this emerging topic in the AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, the presentation empowers planners to evaluate AI tools not just for technical performance but also for their alignment with professional ethics. The content is ideal for practitioners, students, and officials seeking a practical framework to navigate the evolving role of AI in planning with integrity, transparency, and public trust at the forefront.
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