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Drones to the rescue: How these devices are easing the impact of hurricanes and other disasters

Author | Elvira Esparza The use of drones in disasters such as floods, fires, earthquakes, and hurricanes has enabled efficient mapping of damage, accelerated search operations, facilitated survivor rescues, and allowed for rapid assessment of infrastructure conditions. However, regulatory and capacity limitations pose challenges, preventing the full utilization of drones in disaster response efforts. Originally […]

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AI Chatbots in City Governance: Enhancing Public Services and Citizen Engagement

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how city administrations manage operations, services, and citizen engagement. At its essence, AI is about crafting computer systems capable of tasks that normally require human intellect, such as understanding speech or recognising images. It is a broad field that includes machine learning (ML), deep learning, and generative AI, each contributing uniquely to automating processes and enhancing decision-making.

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How are European cities coping with gas restrictions?

The EU has been forced to reconsider its energy production model. This crisis has not been as bad as it could have been, but things may change in the near future, and Europe could be facing anxious times in terms of energy supplies.

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Dubai’s innovative urban cooling technology: How district cooling works

Author | Lucía Burbano Beyond waste management or pedestrianizing streets, cities in extreme environments face the unique challenge of providing reliable heating or cooling for public and private buildings. This can be achieved through renewable energy sources or innovative methods like recycling waste. In cities like Stockholm or New York, strategies center on combating cold […]

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A quick overview of the leading initiatives driving the deployment of robotaxis for the streets of tomorrow

Author | Lucía Burbano In 2019, Elon Musk confidently told investors, “I feel very confident predicting autonomous robotaxis for Tesla next year.” “They won’t be in all jurisdictions, because we won’t have regulatory approval everywhere, but I am confident we will have at least regulatory approval somewhere, literally next year,” he added. Six years later, […]

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South Korea is studying marine carbon capture: What is this technology and what are its applications?

Authors | Elvira Esparza and Lucía Burbano South Korea has outfitted the 2,200 TEU vessel HMM Mongla, with advanced onboard carbon capture systems. This pioneering project is a collaboration among major industry players, including Samsung Heavy Industries, Hyundai Marine Solutions, Panasia, and Korea Register. With this initiative, the Korean government plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions […]

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How traffic data can make cities safer and more efficient

Author | Elvira Esparza Cities are the center of human activity. The global population is concentrated in major urban centers and 7 in 10 people are expected to live in conurbations by 2050. These sprawling urban regions are evolving beyond the traditional notion of a single urban hub, transforming into vast networks of interconnected, urbanized […]

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Urban data management: smart strategies for smart cities

Autor | Lucía Burbano The integration of digital technologies in smart cities presents a dual challenge: towns must tackle increasingly complex issues while simultaneously exploring innovative ways to leverage vast amounts of data to enhance urban management. In this context, numerous studies propose various architectures and models aimed at improving the planning and design of […]

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The Rise of Lovable Cities at Global Race for Talent

What makes a city attractive to talent is strongly related to human decisions: after all, they are based on the inexplicable love of a city in which a life project makes more sense. Or perhaps there is an explanation behind these choices. Which cities hold the top spot in that talent attraction ranking? Why are they in the lead?

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