VIRTUAL: Livable Cities – New York
Abstract
This paper aims to examine the emergent use of ChatGPT, a conversational AI system, in urban community activities. We adopt a qualitative approach to explore how ChatGPT can support and enhance community engagement and interaction in various contexts. We draw on Deleuze’s concepts of emergence and becoming to analyze the potential of ChatGPT in creating new forms of communication and collaboration among urban communities. We propose five potential cases for ChatGPT in community activities, such as facilitating social learning, promoting civic participation, fostering creative expression, supporting community building, and enhancing community resilience. We also discuss the challenges and opportunities of ChatGPT’s emergent use in urban communities, such as ethical issues, technical limitations, and social implications. This paper contributes to the literature on conversational AI and urban communities by providing a theoretical lens and practical examples for ChatGPT’s emergent use in community activities.
Graduated from Beijing Institute of Technology with a degree in Automation and is currently pursuing a Master of Architecture at Pratt Institute，Author has a strong interest in researching urban and community activities, and has organized several TEDx and other community events as a curator. He has won the Excellence Award in the 41st Daegu International Exhibition and the third prize in Chinese Tianhua Architecture Competition for his attention to minority group in architecture. He has also received awards for community activity research, such as the Chinese APEX Business Competition Award.
As a Master of Architecture student at Pratt Institute and a graduate of Purdue University’s Landscape Architecture program, the author is deeply committed to designing spaces that foster community and promote wellbeing. He bring a range of skills in design, research, and project management, honed through internships with firms in Shanghai, Cambridge, and New York. In recognition of his exceptional talent, the author was nominated for the 2019 ASLA Student Award. Seeking to further develop His expertise and contribute to the architecture and design industry, he is keen to collaborate with others to create innovative, impactful designs that serve diverse communities.