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@article{191151,
        author = {T. Saritha},
        title = {THE INFLUENCE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON E-GOVERNANCE AND CYBERSECURITY IN SMART CITIES A STAKEHOLDER’S PERSPECTIVE},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {5626-5636},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=191151},
        abstract = {Artificial intelligence (AI) has been identified as a critical technology of Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) for protecting computer network systems against cyber-attacks, malware, phishing, damage, or illicit access. AI has potential in strengthening the cyber capabilities and safety of nation states, local governments, and non-state entities through e-Governance. Existing research provides a mixed Association between AI, e-Governance, and cyber security; however, this relationship is believed to be context-specific. AI, e-Governance, and cyber security influence and are affected by various stakeholders possessing a variety of knowledge and expertise in respective areas. To fill this context specific gap, this study investigates the direct relationship between AI, e-Governance, and cyber security. Furthermore, this study examines the mediating role of e-Governance between AI and cyber security and moderating effect of stakeholder’s involvement on the relationship between AI, e-Governance, and cyber security. The results of PLS-SEM path modeling analysis revealed a partial mediating impact of e-Governance between AI and cyber security. Likewise, moderating influence of stakeholder’s involvement was discovered on the relationship between AI and e-Governance, as well as between e-Governance and cyber security. It implies that stakeholder’s involvement has vital significance in AI and e-Governance because all stakeholders have interest in vibrant, transparent, and secured cyberspace while using e-services. This study provides practical implications for governmental bodies of smart cities for strengthening their cyber security measures.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {January},
        }