Data, light and sustainability: intelligent greenhouses, artificial intelligence and the future of smart cities
In Comiso, in the province of Ragusa, a new model of intelligent photovoltaic greenhouse, christened Archimede, represents a turning point not only for protected cultivation but also for the broader…
When Wealth Determines Access to Urban Nature: Environmental Inequality in the Age of Smart Cities and Artificial Intelligence
Although the rapid expansion of urban areas is one of the most significant threats to global biodiversity, the presence of nature within cities remains a critical component for human…
Dubai as a Vanguard of Technological Civilization: Artificial Intelligence, Smart Urbanism, and the Rise of a Crypto-Based Economy
In the contemporary global landscape, few places embody the spirit of innovation and technological audacity as profoundly as Dubai. Once a modest desert outpost, today the Emirate stands as…
The Future of Rural Areas: Generational Renewal, Artificial Intelligence Integration, and the Digital Transformation of Agriculture
The relationship between humanity and rural environments is as ancient as civilization itself. From the dawn of sedentary life through agriculture and animal domestication, rural societies have been the…
Smart Grids and AI: Balancing Urban Energy in Real Time
Energy is the invisible lifeblood of modern cities. Every light switched on, every electric vehicle charging, every data center operating — all contribute to a growing and increasingly unpredictable demand.…
Artificial Intelligence and Municipal Governance: Enhancing the Role of Mayors in the Smart City Era
The recent election of Zohran Mamdani as the mayor of New York has sparked widespread conversation among municipal leaders and experts attending the Smart City Expo World Congress in…