AI Local Impact

EliseAI's jump to a $4 billion valuation with its $350M raise shows AI turning into core infrastructure for housing operations, automating leasing,...

Water utility leaders view AI as a way to augment employees and improve operations rather than replace jobs, with strong potential in wastewater...

Hanoi's regulatory sandbox for EHang's EH216-S eVTOL shows cities using controlled partnerships to test advanced air mobility before commercial use....

Two European and Asian cities show the shift from AI policy discussions to hands-on public service tools.

• Mobility planning: The PLANET project...

Meadow AI's new $7 million round powers an AI co-manager that acts as a continuous digital secret shopper, ingesting video, audio, and operational...

Aurora aims for over 30,000 driverless trucks and $5 billion revenue by 2030, starting from just 200 trucks and $80 million run rate at end of 2026....

Meta is expanding its AI agent Muse to small businesses with integrations across Shopify, QuickBooks, Slack, Dropbox, and Meta's own ad and analytics...

Can America.gov simplify access to public services while ensuring accuracy? The White House launches this Gemini-powered chatbot as a single front...

Visionaize's AI platform links fragmented utility data into 2D/3D twins to move operations from reactive fixes toward predictive maintenance and...

Siemens delivers integrated digital solutions that enhance cybersecurity, smart buildings, and energy systems for reliable urban services.

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• Ex-Uber founders launched Casa in Austin with $199 monthly memberships covering 90 minutes of vetted handyman work and AI-driven scheduling for...

LOBO enters China's senior care market with an AI platform connecting users, family members, community centers, and healthcare resources, creating a more integrated local care network for daily senior support.

LOBO’s platform merges intelligent mobility devices, wearables, and onboard sensors to gather multi-scenario health and mobility data.

• AI analytics...

Europe's construction and demolition waste market is expanding steadily, projected to reach USD 42.02 billion by 2031 from USD 32.40 billion in 2026...

Cities now face the core challenge of converting vast operational data into timely decisions that improve services. Cognitive systems using computer...

Funding is pushing AI agents beyond basic FAQs toward always-on hospitality systems that handle bookings, guest requests, and staffing.

• Intentional...

Static plans collapse fast in real operations. A route optimal at 8 a.m. can fail by 8:20 due to traffic, driver callouts, or shifting orders.

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Autonomous heavy vehicles are advancing beyond prototypes, with success now measured by paid operations, deployment volume, and measurable output.

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Kanika Bahl, who led Evidence Action's health programs reaching hundreds of millions and served as a founding member of Anthropic’s Long-Term Benefit...

Can AI phone systems make neighborhood waste services more responsive without creating new headaches?

Pitchit’s AI receptionist qualifies 10-40 yard...