Favoriot Sembang Santai

EP 23 | AI Cities: Promise, Peril, and the Way Forward


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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ FAVORIOT SEMBANG SANTAI โ€“ EPISODE 23
Title: AI Cities: Promise, Peril, and the Way Forward
Host: Zura Huzali | Guest: Dr. Mazlan Abbas

What if your city could think, learn, and adapt? ๐Ÿค–๐Ÿ™๏ธ

In this special episode โ€” recorded as Malaysia gears up for Smart City Expo KL 2025 (Sept 17โ€“19) โ€” we dive deep into the world of AI Cities. These are not just โ€œsmartโ€ cities filled with sensors, but living systems where AI drives traffic, energy, healthcare, safety, and citizen services.

But hereโ€™s the big question:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Are AI Cities a dream come true โ€” or a ticking time bomb?

Join Zura Huzali and Dr. Mazlan Abbas (OG IoT Man) as they break it down:

โœจ How AI can solve urban headaches like traffic jams, floods, and waste
โšก Why over-dependence on AI is risky โ€” and how to avoid it
๐Ÿ”’ Balancing public safety with privacy and ethics
๐ŸŒ AI for sustainability and resilience against climate change
๐Ÿ’ก Building AI Cities that are inclusive, fair, and human-centered
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ Why Malaysia must protect data sovereignty and lead responsibly

From promises to perils โ€” and practical solutions โ€” this episode is your ultimate guide to understanding the future of cities powered by AI.

๐ŸŽง Tune in now and discover how Malaysia can shape AI Cities that donโ€™t just thinkโ€ฆ but also care.

#Favoriot #SembangSantai #AICities #SmartCityExpoKL2025 #IoTMan

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Favoriot Sembang SantaiBy Dr. Mazlan Abbas and Zura from FAVORIOT