Gaziantep Mayor Fatma Şahin is taking notes from Beijing’s tech-fueled urban playbook! 🌍 The Turkish city leader recently applauded the Chinese capital’s use of AI-powered tools to boost citizen satisfaction and streamline governance. From smart complaint systems to data-driven decision-making, Şahin called Beijing’s transformation into a 'modern, high-tech city' a model worth studying.
🔍 What’s the secret sauce? Participatory governance. Beijing’s AI platforms let residents flag issues in real-time—think potholes or streetlight outages—while algorithms prioritize solutions. Sound familiar? Şahin nodded to Gaziantep’s own citizen hotline, highlighting how cities worldwide are racing to blend tech + community feedback. 💡
'Continuous improvement is key,' she said, framing cross-border knowledge swaps as the ultimate hack for urban innovation. Could this spark a 'sister cities' tech collab? 👀 One thing’s clear: From Türkiye to the Chinese mainland, AI is rewriting the rules of city life—and mayors are here for it.
