Smart Cities

Smart cities use AI, sensors, communications networks and data analytics to improve disaster preparedness, fraud prevention, energy management, transportation and public services. Taiwan has recently advanced AI-powered fraud prevention and disaster monitoring, all-optical networks, virtual power plants and health care applications across pilot sites from Yunlin and New Taipei to the south. Overseas developments include major infrastructure investments and fundraising by AI platforms for the construction sector. These initiatives affect the efficiency of local governance, public safety, the energy transition and digital infrastructure. Their real-world results, deployment costs and data governance implications remain important areas to watch.