# Smart Cities
Latest news and articles about Smart Cities
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China Sets the Pace for Green AI: Beijing Leads Global Standard for Computing-Power-Electricity Synergy
China has successfully initiated a new international standard project at the ITU focusing on the integration of computing power and electricity for smart cities. This framework aims to solve the energy-intensity problems of the AI age by synchronizing data center demand with green energy supply.
From Morbid Checks to Digital Vigilance: China’s ‘Are You There?’ App and the Lone Elderly Crisis
A specialized safety app for the elderly in Hangzhou has rebranded from a morbid pun to 'Are You There?' as part of a push for 'aging-friendly' technology. The platform uses passive digital check-ins to alert family members if a senior becomes unresponsive, addressing the rising crisis of isolated deaths among China’s 'empty-nest' elderly.
Vertical Decay: Can the Skyscraper Dream Survive Modernity?
As high-rise residential buildings globally face premature aging and rising maintenance costs, the industry is pivoting toward smart technology and community-centric design to prevent urban decay. The success of vertical living will depend on proactive policy and collective financial commitment to infrastructure upkeep.
Iron Officers: China Deploys Its First Robotic Traffic Squadron to Automate Public Order
China has launched its first official robotic traffic police squadron to automate repetitive policing tasks and address labor shortages. This initiative aims to free up human officers for more complex duties while integrating AI deeper into the nation's Smart City infrastructure.
Silicon Scions: How Chinese Service Robots Are Navigating Warsaw’s Streets and Stages
Chinese robotics companies are finding success in Poland by deploying versatile machines for everything from urban wildlife management to stand-up comedy. This expansion reflects a strategic shift toward exporting high-value, AI-driven service robots that integrate into European daily life.