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Is Transforming Local Governments an Impossible Task? Unveiling the Path to Smart CitiesHave you ever wondered why introducing innovation within municipalities feels like trying to move a mountain with a teaspoon?Feb 14, 20241Feb 14, 20241
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AI-Powered Smart Cities: Transforming Urban Living with LLMImagine a smart city seamlessly powered by AI, where Large Language Models (LLMs) are the keystones in understanding and catering to the…Feb 13, 20243Feb 13, 20243
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I worked at an Elite Design Thinking Firm that Actually ‘Abuses’ Design ThinkingI was hired as an anthropologist to ‘observe people’ at one of the most famous design firms — here’s what I have learned.May 26, 2021May 26, 2021
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