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What Are Google Smart Cities (and How Do They Work)?

Google smart cities represent coordinated digital infrastructure platforms that integrate sensors, data analytics, and cloud computing to optimize municipal services, from traffic management and energy grids to waste collection and public safety systems. Rather than a single product, Google’s approach combines technologies like Google Cloud IoT, AI-driven analytics, and collaborative tools to help cities collect, process, and act on real-time urban data.
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