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Are there many devices that interact with Yes, Artificial Intelligence technology
each other and are controlled through has made all this possible.
smartphones or virtual assistants?

Test Your Knowledge 21 st Century #Technology Literacy
Skills
#Flexibility
Imagine yourself living in a city with automated devices. List any 4 devices which you wish to include in
your dream smart city.

1. 2.

3. 4.

AI helps city systems think, analyse data and make decisions in real time. This leads to better planning,
faster services and more sustainable living.

SMART CITIES AND AI

Cities are growing fast and managing them is becoming more complex. To handle traffic, energy,
safety, waste and public services more efficiently, cities are now using Artificial Intelligence. When AI is
used to improve the quality of life for people living in cities, such cities are called smart cities.

WHAT IS A SMART CITY?

A smart city uses digital technologies, sensors and AI systems to collect and analyse data from different
parts of the city. This data is then used to improve services, reduce problems and make daily life easier
for citizens.

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