Smart Cities: Data and AI

This lecture by the instructor focuses on the concept of smart cities and the role of artificial intelligence in optimizing urban environments. It delves into the importance of data collection, analysis, and simulation in making cities more efficient and sustainable. The lecture also discusses the challenges of biased data and the potential of crowd sensing to involve citizens in monitoring pollution levels. By incentivizing accurate data reporting, the lecture proposes a model for creating a more transparent and democratic approach to managing urban environments.