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AI Cities and the Global South’s Surveillance Trap
For most of history, the state was powerful but partly blind. AI cities may end that blindness, creating a new political temptation: not the...
Egypt’s 2026 Local Reform: Will It Adopt China’s Fengqiao Model?
The ongoing discussions within the Egyptian Parliament regarding amendments to the Local Administration Law are focused on studying and implementing a model that integrates...
Smart cities on the move – how AI is helping improve urban flow
EU-funded researchers are using AI to help ease the flow in Europe’s cities, making urban environments both safer and greener.
By Tom Cassauwers
At the Las...
A Vision for Smart Cities in the Global South: Indonesia’s Potential Path
Indonesia is at a turning point—a story of struggle poised to become one of triumph. Developing an ideal smart city requires striking a balance...
BRICS and Smart Cities: Lessons from China’s Model for the Global South
China's approach to smart city development offers valuable lessons for countries in the Global South. While the approach may differ from Western models, China's...
Pivotal Role of Cities in Driving Global Growth and Stability
Business leaders and policy-makers gathered at the World Economic Forum's fourth annual Urban Transformation Summit on 21-23 October 2024 to address the increasingly critical...
Securing 5G Networks: How AI is Changing the Game
Imagine a world where your entire city grinds to a halt because of a cyberattack. Traffic lights fail, emergency services are disrupted, and even...
Smart Cities and Digital Transformation: A Roadmap for Sustainable Urban Development in the Global South
Climate change is accelerating, as is urbanization in developing countries. With these come a multitude of challenges—managing depleting resources, limited infrastructure, and uneven public...
Cities Embracing and Innovating AI Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing cities around the globe, transforming urban environments into smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable places to live. From improving...
Building Tomorrow: The Challenges and Promises of Pakistan’s First Smart City
Indonesia and Egypt are two notable countries building new capital cities, which are expected to be completed in the next few years or may...