With urban populations surging, city leaders face mounting challenges, traffic congestion, infrastructure strain, sustainability, and public services. In this episode of #G42onAIr, we sit down with Martin Yates, Government Technology Advisor at Presight, to explore the role of AI in modern urbanization and smart cities.From optimizing traffic flow and designing energy-efficient infrastructure to improving public services, AI is transforming the way cities operate. Martin discusses how real-time data helps governments make smarter decisions, how digital twins enable better urban planning, and why security and data privacy are crucial in building smarter cities. He also shares insights on the challenges of integrating AI at scale and how the right policies and collaborations can ensure cities are more livable, resilient, and future-ready.Can AI create cities that adapt to their citizens rather than the other way around? Tune in as we uncover the innovations shaping the urban spaces of tomorrow.🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Deezer.#G42 #Smartcities #G42ai #Exponentialai #ai #technology #digitaltransformation