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Tampere, Finland is testing an AI-powered city guide that helps event visitors discover restaurants, attractions, and navigate crowds using just their phone and headphones. Eurovision fans are the first to try this personalized digital assistant.
Delhi is flipping the script on government contracts by paying for new streetlights monthly, but only after vendors prove they're keeping them bright and working. It's a simple idea that could save taxpayers millions while making cities safer and more accountable.
A groundbreaking European project is transforming city neighborhoods into "positive energy districts" that generate more clean power than they use. These smart communities could reshape how cities think about energy independence.
Vietnam and the United States are deepening their partnership in technology and innovation, with new programs to train PhDs for the semiconductor industry. Major US tech companies are exploring investments in AI, smart cities, and digital infrastructure in Hanoi.
A coastal Indian city is racing to complete three affordable hostels specifically designed to house working women safely. The $20 million project addresses the urgent need for secure housing as women flood into growing tech and healthcare sectors.
Indian cities lose nearly half their treated water to leaks, forcing residents to rely on tankers and storage tanks. A Bengaluru startup uses AI to predict leaks before they become crises, already saving millions of litres daily.
Colombia showcased its people-first approach to urban technology at the World Governments Summit, earning recognition as Latin America's leader in equitable smart city development. The nation's $163.5 million investment combines AI governance, green infrastructure, and 20,000 tech scholarships to prove innovation can deliver both efficiency and inclusion.
Two of Bangkok's most congested intersections now clear traffic in six minutes instead of twelve, thanks to AI cameras that adjust signals in real time. The success could transform how one of Asia's most gridlocked cities manages its streets.
Singapore's Home Team just secured cutting-edge AI technology that will help officers respond faster during emergencies and major events. A five-year partnership with Singtel ensures police and security forces never lose connection when it matters most.
The United Arab Emirates has secured its position as a world leader in autonomous systems and future engineering, backed by bold national AI strategies and cutting-edge research facilities. The country's investments in unmanned vehicles, drones, and smart infrastructure are turning sci-fi visions into everyday reality.
Researchers in Japan discovered how to use real city traffic as a computing system, potentially slashing the massive energy costs of artificial intelligence. The breakthrough could transform roads into giant, self-powered computers.
A Japanese tech company just solved a massive waste problem plaguing factories and smart cities worldwide. Maxell's new rechargeable battery replaces millions of disposable industrial batteries that currently end up in landfills every year.
Ahmedabad is launching an AI system that can identify stray cattle by scanning their unique nose patterns, just like human fingerprints. The technology promises to reduce traffic accidents and reunite lost cows with their owners in minutes instead of hours.
Singapore's new AI-powered driving circuit will let learners practice independently with cameras and sensors monitoring every move, expanding training capacity and offering flexible scheduling. The technology aims to provide objective feedback while keeping human examiners for road tests.
Chennai is bringing air quality transparency to its 10 million residents with 100 digital displays showing real-time pollution data across the city. The $750,000 system will track everything from smog levels to heatwaves, putting environmental health information directly in people's hands.