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Technology's impact on cities is the main focus of this podcast. The host, Adem Bouzereri, shares insights from scientists like Carlo Ratti. They discuss how cities functioned before AI and the potential benefits of technology. Examples include apps like Glovo for food delivery and electric cars to reduce pollution. Technology also improves communication and citizen participation in solving issues. Successful case studies, such as Barcelona, highlight how advanced technology enhances urban living in areas like energy saving, public safety, healthcare, and education. However, there are concerns about data privacy, cyber security, and the digital divide. Overall, technology has the potential to make cities better places to live and attract more people. Welcome to our podcast. Today we will talk about technology affecting society. We are going to focus on how technology can help cities. My name is Adem Bouzereri and I am going to try and help you understand how technology will help cities. I have been studying this subject for 10 years in my free time. We will look at some professional opinions from scientists. We will look at the opinion of people like Carlo Ratti who is a famous scientist about that subject. We will first talk about how cities were before AI, how people lived, how things were done and more. We will talk about a key event in history that if it was here, what could have happened? If technology was here, what could have happened? It's good to see the difference between a city that does not have a lot of technology compared to one that has a lot. It will help us see the differences. We will also explain about how technology could help people's daily lives. An example is this famous app, Glovo, which we can use to order food. Technology is a powerful tool to let people happy in the city where they live in. It helps people get comfortable. Technology could also help people's daily lives in a positive way. Technology in cities could help with climate change. There are many factors due to that. One example is electric cars. It doesn't pollute the air and it's a more efficient way of travelling. It helps reduce the speed of climate change. Another important factor is that technology helps citizens participate. Technology allows better communication between people, residents and more. Apps and stuff like that allow citizens to report issues and those issues message directly to, for example, the mayor. This could solve many issues and help people stay happy and comfortable where they live in. Technology advancements will put up the expectations of living situations. People will expect more from a government to use this technology from one who doesn't. People will ask for immediate things, for example, like a door that opens by itself. But this will help because it will make a city a better place to live in and attract more people to come. We will dive into case studies of successful smart cities. Cities like Barcelona have implemented advanced technology to improve urban living. Barcelona has implemented smart lighting to save energy and reduce costs. Sensors adjust lighting based on activity and time of day. Technology also plays a crucial role in enhancing public safety. Emergency response technology helps keep citizens safe. Technology can improve healthcare services in cities. Telemedicine and health monitoring apps provide better access to healthcare. Education is another factor where technology has a significant impact on. E-learning platforms and digital classrooms make education more accessible to people. We will also explore the potential downsides of technology in urban areas. Issues like data privacy and cyber security need to be addressed. There is also the risk of widening the digital divide. Not everyone has equal access to technology which can aggravate social inequalities.