In Focus: Redefining the “Smart” in Smart Cities

Just like so many other graduation speakers, Martin Medina urged his fellow graduates to focus on their futures as they were awarded associate’s degrees through Milwaukee Area Technical College earlier this month. “Though change is inevitable, positive change is what matters and that is what we represent today,” Medina...Continue Reading

The term “smart cities” has a certain aura — it promises to solve the problems urban areas face using technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, robotics, digital cameras, and sensor networks. The potential of smart city solutions is seemingly limitless — the market opportunity ( estimated at $741.6...Continue Reading

Automation has been painted as a threat to employees, and the idea that robots will replace workers and lead to unemployment continues to circulate in some circles. The truth, however, is quite the opposite. According to McKinsey & Company, automation and AI technologies will boost business productivity and GDP growth...Continue Reading