APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE ROAD SECTOR - BETWEEN ENGINEERING SUPPORT, ACCURACY AND THE ILLUSION OF OMNIPOTENCE
Abstract
The application of artificial intelligence in the road sector is increasingly presented as a crucial step toward enhancing precision, efficiency, and objectivity in engineering decision-making. However, the growing reliance on algorithmic models raises important questions: does it, in practice, provide genuine support to engineers, or does it create an illusion of precision based on limited and insufficiently reliable data? In this context, a dilemma arises: can artificial intelligence be applied as a powerful tool for solving engineering problems, or should it primarily remain a support for engineers rather than a replacement for specialized knowledge and professional judgment? The paper provides a critical review of the role of artificial intelligence in the planning, design, and maintenance of roads, with a special focus on potentials and limitations of contemporary artificial intelligence solutions.
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