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Are cities being smart about artificial intelligence?

The ultimate hope of smart cities is to be able to ethically and responsibly use the power of data processing, analytics and AI enabled by 5G to unlock data in order to inspire a better collective understanding of how to improve our cities The complexity of creating a smart city is growing, compounded by the…

Transformation in Antalya for a smarter, low-carbon future

The renaissance of the Kepez Santral district in Antalya is symbolic of the Turkish city’s decision to embrace smart solutions for a sustainable future The Turkish city of Antalya, on the country’s southwest coast, is perhaps best known internationally as a holiday destination. But as one of Turkey’s largest cities, Antalya is home to around…

The Mobile Economy: Middle East & North Africa

Policy decisions are fundamental to accelerating MENA’s digital future Since the emergence of Covid-19, mobile networks have been instrumental in providing the reliable connectivity needed to sustain social and economic activities. As countries bring the pandemic under control, a priority for governments in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) and elsewhere is to drive…

Top 10 smart cities in China

Cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen have all made significant progress in dealing with the challenges of urbanisation and embracing technologies to improve convenience and efficiency Today, nearly 4 billion people live in cities across the globe with estimates projecting more than two-thirds of the world’s population will live in urban areas by 2050. This rapid rate…

What can ASICs do for the smart cities of the future?

Smart sensors enable cities to manage assets, resources and services efficiently According to the United Nations, we can expect 68 per cent of the global population to live in urban areas by 2050. To cope with this increase, cities are focusing on the use of technology to improve equity for residents, facilitate more sustainable living…

Women’s Day: more than 75 countries at ITMO University

Their goal has been to highlight gender and cultural diversity issues in the digital industry, inspire women to grow their careers, and help female students take their first steps in IT IT Conf International Women’s Day took place at ITMO University on April 15-16. The event is annually held in over 75 countries under the…

Zero Waste Europe supports the decisions taken to help accelerate the transition to a circular economy

The ENVI committee has agreed on limiting mixed waste use to renewable energy generation Today, the European Parliament's Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) committee voted on the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) and the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) supports the decisions taken to help accelerate the transition to a…

Why the renewable energy industry requires carbon and graphite

Dr Corina Hebestreit, Secretary General of the European Carbon and Graphite Association, discusses the role of carbon and graphite in the renewable energy industry The switch to renewables for energy generation is high on the agenda and is set to accelerate, not only due to climate change but now also for geopolitical and cost reasons.…

EU-US Trade and Technology Council: strengthening our renewed partnership in turbulent times

In Paris, both parties reiterated the central role of the TTC in the renewed transatlantic partnership The EU and the US have today reaffirmed their close cooperation to address global trade and technology challenges in line with their shared commitment to democracy, freedom and human rights. Meeting at the second Ministerial Meeting of the Trade…

Unpacking the secrets of culture change in city halls

Helping city leaders integrate innovation tools like data, collaboration, and resident engagement into their city halls is a big part of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ mission This article is from Bloomberg Cities, which is run by Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Government Innovation program. Sign up for their free weekly newsletter here It’s also at the heart of a new guide for mayors…