Global tech leaders gather in Seoul as AI reshapes urban life
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly shifts from software interfaces into physical infrastructure and public administration, global municipal leaders and tech researchers are assembling in Korea to chart the future of urban governance. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday that Smart Life Week 2026 will host 18 international forums and conferences at the Coex convention center in…
Municipal leaders and AI researchers are convening in Seoul for Smart Life Week 2026, a three-day summit at Coex convention center in Gangnam District. This gathering aims to explore the integration of physical AI into urban governance. Over 300 experts, including delegations from Tokyo, Naples, Manila, and Granada, will participate, alongside researchers from MIT and Cambridge University.
The focus is on practical AI applications such as AI-equipped quadrupeds, humanoid robots, and autonomous systems navigating city streets. The Mayors Forum on Oct. 7 will feature a keynote speech by Vilas Dhar, president of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, emphasizing the importance of public trust in AI-driven urban environments.
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