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Xiongan’s city-wide digital platform uses AI to adjust traffic signals, detect urban problems and connect alerts to staff who can respond. CGTN says the system has cut peak-hour travel times on major roads in one district by 15 minutes, making this a real-world smart-city deployment rather than a plan on paper.
Why it mattersWhat happened The Xiongan Urban Computing Center links data from more than 20 government departments and supports over 100 categories of urban operations data, CGTN reports. Its platform underpins digital models of buildings and underground utility tunnels, alongside traffic and community-management systems. Our top picks
Discuss: Are joined-up AI systems for traffic, public services and resident alerts worth the extensive sensing they require, or should cities keep more of their data and decisions separate?
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