Barinder Kaur Bagri’s Post

At #Parliament this evening to listen in on the evidence session of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on AI about #AI & #Sustainability: #SmartCities & Clean Technologies Marrying my interests in digital twin, AI, sustainability, and equitable impacts this was a fascinating event. Chaired by Stephen Metcalfe and Lord Tim Clement-Jones, we heard from industry leaders already implementing pieces of this puzzle, and enjoyed “techno-optimistic” perspectives on benefits AI can bring. ⭐️ Will Cavendish, Digital Services Leader, Arup: Smart city tech is driven by sustainability challenges. AI is a critical enabling tech in design, build and operations, and can give 30-40% energy efficiency gains. 
⭐️ @Courtney Holm, Vice President of Sustainable Futures, Capgemini: we must consider social sustainability, and act with human intelligence before automating with AI. “Equitable urbanisation”, eg of infrastructure like 5G is needed to gain ubiquitous benefits for all. ⭐️ David Elcombe, Managing Director, WindWorkX: 
shared about projects like CityMesh in Antwerp, and some very futuristic sounding capabilities being researched of drones, flying taxis, optimised energy use. But public engagement will be key. ⭐️ Iggy Bassi, Co-Founder, Earthena.AI: described integrated climate intelligence, a dashboard for cities to monitor and adapt 
⭐️ Tim Kay, Director, Science and Technology Directorate, Department for Business and Trade: Long term investment and convergence of many sectors will be required. It’s clear that public-private collaboration will be needed to fully realise the benefits, but what does that look like? With the huge volumes and variety of sensors, monitoring and data needed to underpin transformation, it’s also clear that building public #trust is essential. I’m also now curious how this all intersects with the future of industry (i.e manufacturing, construction) and industry 4.0, which was briefly mentioned, and provides vital materials and infrastructure for smart cities. How does the work of programmes like TransFIRe Hub and other Transforming Foundation Industries projects, on topics like enablers for circular economy, all come together in this future picture? By the way, did you know that many APPGs are open for anyone to attend meetings. You can just register and (presuming tickets are available) join.

🌆 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐈 🌆 𝘈𝘴 𝘶𝘳𝘣𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘥, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘺 𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭. 𝘓𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘐 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺, 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘯𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘶𝘳𝘣𝘢𝘯 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴. 🔍 Key Benefits of AI in Smart Cities: Efficient Transportation: AI-powered traffic management systems can reduce congestion, predict maintenance needs, and improve public transit schedules, ensuring smoother and faster commutes. Energy Management: Smart grids and AI-driven energy management systems can balance supply and demand, integrate renewable energy sources, and reduce overall consumption, leading to more sustainable urban environments. Public Safety: AI enhances surveillance and emergency response systems, enabling quicker reactions to incidents and better resource allocation for law enforcement and emergency services. Waste Management: Intelligent waste collection systems can optimize routes and schedules based on real-time data, minimizing the environmental impact and operational costs. Citizen Engagement: AI-driven platforms can facilitate better communication between city officials and residents, allowing for more responsive and transparent governance. 🚀 Future Prospects: The integration of AI in smart cities is still in its early stages, but the potential is enormous. As technology continues to evolve, we can expect even more sophisticated solutions that will transform urban living. 💡 Join the Conversation: How do you envision AI transforming the cities of tomorrow? What are the key challenges we need to address to make smart cities a reality? Share your thoughts and insights in the comments below! 👇 #SmartCities #AI #UrbanDevelopment #TechnologyInnovation #SustainableLiving

🏙️ Artificial Intelligence's Impact on Future Smart Cities As urban populations grow, the challenges of managing city resources, infrastructure, and services become increasingly complex. Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI)—the game-changer in building the smart cities of the future. 🌐 Why AI is Essential for Smart Cities: AI serves as the brain behind smart cities, integrating data from various sources to optimize urban living. From traffic management to energy distribution, AI enables cities to function more efficiently and sustainably. 🚦 Key Applications of AI in Smart Cities: Traffic Management: AI-powered systems analyze real-time traffic data to reduce congestion, optimize traffic signals, and even predict and prevent accidents, making daily commutes smoother and safer. Energy Efficiency: AI helps monitor and manage energy consumption, enabling cities to reduce waste, lower costs, and promote the use of renewable resources. Public Safety: AI-driven surveillance and analytics improve public safety by detecting anomalies, predicting crime hotspots, and enhancing emergency response times. Waste Management: AI optimizes waste collection routes and recycling processes, contributing to cleaner and more sustainable urban environments. 🌱 The Future of Urban Living: AI doesn’t just make cities smarter—it makes them more livable. By addressing challenges like pollution, resource scarcity, and transportation inefficiencies, AI-driven smart cities promise a better quality of life for residents. As we move forward, the role of AI in smart cities will only grow, driving innovation and transforming urban spaces into hubs of sustainability and efficiency. Is your city ready to embrace the AI revolution? Let’s connect and explore how AI can shape the future of urban living. #AI #SmartCities #UrbanInnovation #SustainableCities #FutureOfCities #TechInnovation #UrbanPlanning #SmartTechnology #PublicSafety #Sustainability #DigitalTransformation #thedevmasters

https://lnkd.in/daFvr93d Introduction The future of infrastructure technology and management is marked by transformative shifts due to advancements in automation, AI, and sustainability practices. These components are essential tools for building resilient, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure systems that meet urbanization and climate change demands. Integration of Automation and AI in Infrastructure The integration of automation and AI into infrastructure systems represents a profound shift in how cities and countries manage their essential services, from transportation to water supply. Automation in infrastructure can streamline operations..... #InfrastructureFuture #AutomationInAction #AIDrivenDecisionMaking #SustainableDevelopment #GreenInfrastructure #SmartCities #UrbanPlanning #RenewableEnergy #TechInnovation #ClimateAction

🌆 Are you ready to imagine a future where cities are not just smart, but truly intelligent? 🤔 Picture this: a city that anticipates your needs, optimizes resources, and enhances the quality of life for its residents. A city that goes beyond traffic management and embraces the full potential of AI. 🚦 AI is revolutionizing the way we live, work, and interact with our surroundings. And when it comes to shaping smart cities, its impact is nothing short of transformative. 🌟 Beyond the obvious benefits of AI in traffic management, it has the power to revolutionize urban planning, energy consumption, waste management, and even public safety. 🌍 Imagine a city that uses AI algorithms to analyze data from various sources, such as weather patterns, energy usage, and transportation systems, to optimize the allocation of resources. This means reduced energy consumption, lower carbon emissions, and a more sustainable future. ♻️ But it doesn't stop there. AI can also play a crucial role in enhancing public safety. By analyzing real-time data from surveillance cameras, social media feeds, and emergency services, AI can detect and respond to potential threats faster than ever before. 🚓 And let's not forget about urban planning. With AI-powered simulations and predictive modeling, city planners can make informed decisions about infrastructure development, ensuring that our cities are designed to meet the needs of future generations. 🏙️ So, how can we harness the full potential of AI in shaping smart cities? It starts with collaboration. Governments, tech companies, and citizens must come together to create a shared vision and roadmap for the future. By working hand in hand, we can ensure that AI is used ethically, responsibly, and in a way that benefits everyone. 👥 Let's embrace the power of AI and shape a future where our cities are not just smart, but truly intelligent. Together, we can create a world that is sustainable, safe, and inclusive. 🌍 If you found this post insightful or helpful, I encourage you to repost it and share your thoughts in the comments below. How do you envision AI shaping the future of our cities? 🤔 #AI #SmartCities #FutureOfUrbanLiving

🌐The digital revolution is transforming urban mobility—bringing groundbreaking advancements in AI, 5G and smart transportation systems. These technologies are redefining how we manage traffic, enhance vehicle communication and push towards full automation. Key insights from Cities Today on the future of #UrbanMobility 👇 + Digitizing transportation: Overcoming challenges in deploying intelligent systems and leveraging 5G for smarter roads and vehicles + Collaborative innovations: The role of global alliances like the 5GAA in shaping the future of transport infrastructure + AI’s critical role: Utilizing AI and edge computing to optimize traffic flows and improve public transport efficiency in real-time ➡️ Swipe to explore the crossroad between urban mobility and the digital revolution. 🔗 Read more here: https://loom.ly/fM7wLRU

Smart city leaders face a critical challenge with their infrastructure and systems: building a future that is connected, efficient and #sustainable for all. AI is increasingly becoming a transformative force for #smartcities. Municipal leaders are leveraging it to tackle issues such as #connectivity, #mobility, #pollution and resource management. Our experts Brad Stanton and Matthew Lewis recently spoke with CGTN TV to share more about how we are leveraging #AI to tackle real-world urban challenges. Watch the interview here: https://lnkd.in/dukycWpb

🌆🔮 The future is here! The latest 2024 Smart City Index unveils the top players in smart urban development, where European and Asian cities shine bright. 🌟 Embracing digital transformation and AI, these cities lead the way in municipal services innovation. 🚀 Tech firms are at the forefront, focusing on AI solutions for traffic control and urban mobility. 🚗💨 The fusion of AI with digital twins is the game-changer for smarter decision-making and optimal resource management. 🧠💡 Let's pave the way for a connected future by prioritizing collaboration, sustainability, and digital evolution in urban landscapes. 🏙️💻 #SmartCities #DigitalTransformation #AI #UrbanInnovation

#AI is already revolutionizing traffic flow in cities like Ellwangen (GER) and Edinburgh (UK)!🚦🌍 Our multimodal network control solution Yutraffic FUSION supports cities in minimizing congestion while ensuring traffic is as efficient and smooth as possible. ✅ And this is just one of many examples of how AI can be used to improve mobility. Stay tuned for more! 🚀 #NavigateTomorrow #FutureOfMobility #SmartMobility #SmartCity