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Peachtree Corners Collaborates with BizzTech on AI-Driven Digital Twin for Smart City Development

Apr 29, 2025

Peachtree Corners has partnered with BizzTech, an AI-powered Metaverse platform provider, to develop a photorealistic digital twin of its downtown area. The project aims to enhance urban planning, public safety, and sustainability through real-time...

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Vodafone Launches IoT and AI Initiative to Support UK National Parks

Apr 29, 2025

Vodafone has announced a three-year partnership to use IoT and AI technologies in protecting UK National Parks. The initiative aims to enhance conservation efforts, improve public engagement, and promote sustainability across all 15 parks. Key...

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Paris&Co Launches “Parisian Challenges” to Foster Sustainable Urban Innovation

Apr 29, 2025

Paris&Co, the innovation agency for Paris and its metropolitan area, has introduced the Parisian Challenges program, aiming to develop concrete solutions for the city’s key issues. Applications are open until May 7, 2025. The initiative...

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Mannheim Trials AI-Powered Cleaning Robot in Public Parks

Apr 29, 2025

Mannheim is trialing an autonomous cleaning robot developed by German startup Angsa Robotics to improve maintenance in public green spaces. The robot is being tested in a six-month pilot project led by Stadtraumservice Mannheim at locations...

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Glacier Secures $16 Million to Expand AI Recycling Robots

Apr 29, 2025

Glacier, an AI-powered recycling robotics company, has raised $16 million in a Series A funding round to expand its operations across the U.S. The funding was led by Ecosystem Integrity Fund, with participation from Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund...

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Hydro-Québec Launches $10 Billion Energy Efficiency Plan, Offers Free Smart Thermostats

Apr 29, 2025

Hydro-Québec has unveiled a new 10-year, $10 billion energy efficiency plan aimed at reducing electricity consumption in Quebec by 10%. The initiative includes free smart thermostats for residential customers and financial support for commercial...

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Metz Tests Smart Lighting System on Île du Saulcy

Apr 29, 2025

Metz has launched a pilot smart lighting project on Île du Saulcy, aiming to improve energy efficiency and reduce light pollution. The system, spanning 1.2 kilometers with 49 lamp posts along the Moselle River, uses motion sensors to activate...

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AI-Powered Paper Cup Recycling Pilot Launches in Cardiff

Apr 24, 2025

A new AI-based recycling initiative has launched in Cardiff, offering residents and visitors a 5p reward for returning used paper cups to participating stores. The three-month pilot, led by Keep Wales Tidy in collaboration with the National Cup...

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Curitiba to Partner with Aganova for AI-Powered Water Network Inspection

Apr 24, 2025

Aganova will use its flagship Nautilus technology—an intelligent, in-pipe traveling sphere—to inspect over 100 kilometers of water pipelines in Curitiba, Brazil. The project, part of the Integrated Water Supply System (SAIC), serves 4.1...

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Global Omnium and Telefónica Tech Use AI with Google Cloud to Monitor Marine Ecosystems

Apr 24, 2025

Water utilitiy Global Omnium and Telefónica Tech have partnered with Google Cloud to drive innovation in the water sector using artificial intelligence (AI). The collaboration aims to enhance efficiency, traceability, and service quality through...