Can AI solve Milwaukee County’s budget crisis?

I’ve observed artificial intelligence accomplishing some remarkable feats in recent years, especially in healthcare. Researchers at Johns Hopkins, for example, are developing algorithms that can speed cancer diagnoses and, potentially, save lives.

Advances like these made me wonder if AI could also offer real-world solutions to complicated civic matters, such as Milwaukee County’s looming budget deficit. Curiosity got the better of me, so I turned…