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The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has announced its plans to establish New York as a global leader in applied artificial intelligence (AI).

Mcity, the University of Michigan’s autonomous vehicle testing facility, has launched its digital twin for mobility systems testing. This virtual replica of the physical Mcity facility will allow researchers to test their algorithms without the need to reserve time at the actual site.

The global smart buildings market is poised for remarkable growth, with projections indicating an increase from USD 129,525.68 million in 2024 to a staggering USD 509,007.50 million by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.66% in the 2024 to 2032 forecast period, according to Market Research Future.

Colombia’s Santa Marta City has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global solution providers Gorilla Technology Group, Inc., NC Digy Smart Cities, and AECOM to become an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smart city, advancing Latin America’s urban innovation.

In a significant milestone, Chicago has become one of the largest cities in the United States to power its facilities and operations entirely with renewable energy, as announced by the city’s Mayor, Brandon Johnson, the Department of Environment (DOE), and the Department of Fleet and Facility Management (2FM).