Preparing Public Institutions for the Future of Artificial Intelligence

Are Large Language Models Conscious? Why Geoffrey Hinton Thinks So and Why the Debate Is Far from Settled
29/06/2026
Are Large Language Models Conscious? Why Geoffrey Hinton Thinks So and Why the Debate Is Far from Settled
In a recent interview, Geoffrey Hinton, recipient of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for his pioneering contributions to artificial neural networks and machine learning, explained why he bel...
AI Governance in Spain: Lessons for Latin America and the Caribbean in Building Institutional Capacity for the AI Era
26/06/2026
AI Governance in Spain: Lessons for Latin America and the Caribbean in Building Institutional Capacity for the AI Era
The global debate on artificial intelligence (AI) governance often focuses on regulation. Governments discuss legal frameworks, compliance mechanisms, ethical principles, and risk management...
AI and Urban Resilience: Learning from Disasters Before They Strike
03/06/2026
AI and Urban Resilience: Learning from Disasters Before They Strike
Resilience begins with foresight. Machine learning algorithms can process enormous volumes of environmental, social, and infrastructural data to identify early warning signals. For instance,...
AI-Optimized Building Design for Energy Efficiency and Comfort
06/05/2026
AI-Optimized Building Design for Energy Efficiency and Comfort
Traditionally, architectural design relies on simulation software and experience-based intuition to balance factors like light, temperature, ventilation, and material use. AI adds a new dime...
AI-Driven Traffic Lights: Reducing Congestion with Intelligent Algorithms
29/04/2026
AI-Driven Traffic Lights: Reducing Congestion with Intelligent Algorithms
The principle is simple but revolutionary. Instead of following preprogrammed schedules, AI-controlled traffic lights use machine learning algorithms to analyze data from sensors, cameras, a...
Automation in City Administration: Can Algorithms Manage Public Services?
22/04/2026
Automation in City Administration: Can Algorithms Manage Public Services?
Automation in city administration is not about replacing civil servants; it’s about augmenting their capabilities. Routine, repetitive, and rule-based tasks, such as document verification, a...

Advancing Public Governance Through Artificial Intelligence Education

The IDHUS Institute is an independent education, research, and advisory organization dedicated to advancing the understanding and responsible adoption of artificial intelligence within public governance, government institutions, and the broader public sector.

Opinion and Analysis

The Rise of AI-Augmented Governance: Transforming Public Institutions

There are certain moments in history when new technologies emerge that do not simply improve...

Scenario 2040: How Artificial Intelligence Could Redefine Urban Life

What will cities look like in 2040? Beyond the futuristic images of flying cars and...

Digital Inclusion: Avoiding New Urban Divides in the Age of AI

The smart city promises efficiency, innovation, and a better quality of life. Yet as artificial...