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Artificial intelligence and public services: Enhancing effectiveness and citizen satisfaction
Mengzhong Zhang
Saleh Alshammari
Journal of Infrastructure Policy and Development 2026, 10(1), 11933; https://doi.org/10.24294/jipd11933
Submitted:03 Dec 2025
Accepted:31 Mar 2026
Published:20 Apr 2026
Abstract
The paper discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming public services that are provided to people by governments and directing decision-making in the government. The research addresses the topic of AI technologies being fitted into government processes more often to achieve efficiency, better service provision, and data-driven policymaking. The research applies a secondary research methodology, which is a desk analysis of the available literature, in assessing the opportunities and challenges linked to the use of AI in the public sector. The results show that AI can enhance the quality of government and society services in the field of governance management, law enforcement, and medical services, and help make more informed administrative decisions. The paper also points to the significance of tackling the problem concerning data privacy concerns, ethical governance, and institutional preparedness. The study indicates that the successful implementation of AI should entail proper technological infrastructure, regulatory framework, and organizational capacity in government institutions.
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