SMART CITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE (original) (raw)

The idea of "smart cities" has become increasingly popular as urbanization rates continue to rise worldwide. Smart cities improve the efficiency, sustainability, and livability of urban areas by utilizing cutting-edge technologies and data-driven strategies. In addition to outlining important technology advancements including the Internet of Things (IoT), big data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and sustainable energy solutions, this short examines the essential elements and advantages of smart cities.It also looks at the difficulties and factors to be taken into account when putting smart city plans into practice, such as privacy, security, and digital divide concerns. The brief also includes real-world instances of prosperous smart city initiatives from across the globe, illustrating their influence on enhancing public services, transit networks, energy conservation, and urban dwellers' general quality of life.This brief offers a thorough summary of the revolutionary potential of smart cities in reshaping urban environments going forward.