Imagining a city with completely transformed streets to give prominence to people, vegetation and eliminating cars is possible thanks to this AI.
AI or Artificial Intelligence has come into our lives to change them completely. In recent months we have seen the rise of AI in different sectors and with different applications, from the creation of images to the ability to create original texts from scratch. But there is also a type of AI that allows us to reimagine the world around us.
Specifically, we are talking about an AI that has become popular on Twitter because it shows what the streets would be like without cars and with vegetation that allows life to take place on them. Yes, this artificial intelligence is capable of turning an avenue into a promenade for cycling, jogging or simply admiring the flowers on both sides.
The account name is “AI-generated Street transformations” which translates as “Streets transformed and generated via AI”. It is a fairly explanatory name and behind it there is an interesting project with which raise awareness about the world around us and, above all, how cities are designed.
It may be that in Spain or, in general, in Europe this is not so impressive since we have a series of transformations that have changed roads where cars used to circulate into pedestrian paths where life can be lived in the big cities. But it is shocking in countries like the United States.
Streets without cars and full of vegetation: this AI makes it possible in the blink of an eye
The United States has a large territorial division and most of its cities are focused on vehicles. Pedestrians are second-class citizens, making it best to go by car to go from one place to another, no matter how close it is.. With this in mind, what has been done through AI is amazing.
The Twitter account has dedicated itself to converting a huge number of streets into roads where cars have no place and are spaces full of vegetation in which to live. In some cases he even ventures to completely redesign iconic places like Times Square in New York and fills it with greenery.
It is clear that artificial intelligences have different purposes and can complement each other. Now the interesting thing would be to see how these artificial intelligences are applied to urban planning, although with some caution since we know that they do not always work as they should. But it would be great to see a world where pedestrians come first.