Smart cities: urban efficiency, surveillance and data
From The Future Of by Curtin University
January 27, 2026 · 32 min · Episode 144
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of technology on urban living, focusing on safety and privacy concerns in smart cities.
From helping elderly people to cross the road to finding a free parking space, technology is helping to make our cities become safer and more enjoyable. But at what cost to our privacy?
Topics covered
- smart cities
- urban efficiency
- surveillance
- data privacy
- technology
Keywords
- smart cities
- urban efficiency
- surveillance
- data privacy
- technology
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Curtin University
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