Science and technology are in a rapid development stage as a result of the advancement and progress of the times, and it is clear that the contemporary civilization has entered the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This research focuses on AI applications in the context of Industry 4.0 concept. This current work discusses AI acceptance in the manufacturing industry and its promotion in intelligence optimization. The Virtual model concept is presented to improve the rationale of various interfaces. The communication and information intelligence AI algorithms are examined in depth. The concept of a smart city and AI applications, as well as how AI plays a role in its implementation have been discussed. © 2024 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.