The Next Frontier: AI and Digital Twins in Smart Cities

Globally, as of 2020, 55% of people live in cities according to the World Bank and by 2050 that number is estimated to reach 70% of the worldwide population, totaling nearly 7 billion urban inhabitants. With this unprecedented growth, the challenges of making these environments safe, healthy, productive, and thriving have never been more difficult. Governments worldwide are also under pressure to reduce costs while at the same time improving and modernizing services. These dual pressures are pushing cities to be smarter and look to innovative tech solutions to help drive outcomes. It is in this context that we see the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Twins as they are applied more frequently to address the most pressing concerns for city officials and constituents.