‘Smart cities’ are China’s future, with Tencent the vanguard
These developments will be green and user-friendly, but the use of AI in their creation and operation worries some
24 June 2020 - 12:05
Bangkok — Chinese tech giant Tencent is creating a “smart city” that utilises technology to put people and the environment first, a model that could be applied to other urban developments after the coronavirus, the project’s architect said on Wednesday.
Net City will be a 2-million square metre neighbourhood in the southeastern city of Shenzhen, comprising Tencent offices and residences for its employees, as well as public amenities such as parks and a waterfront area...
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