Smart Cities or Surveillance States?
As cities go high-tech, who benefits—and who’s being watched? Explore the promises and risks of smart cities, from efficiency to surveillance.
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What we're exploring today
- Understand what makes a city “smart”—from connected infrastructure to real-time data analytics.
- Weigh potential benefits such as sustainability, accessibility, and public safety.
- Examine risks including surveillance overreach, data privacy concerns, and algorithmic bias.
- Explore governance models that balance technological innovation with transparency, accountability, and citizen trust.
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