Pacesetter or Laggard? Where do Hong Kong's Smart City Ambitions land?

"Everywhere we turn, the talk of 'smartness' dominates the urban landscape“ - from automated parking to airport security, the promise of the 'smart city' is to streamline every facet of daily life, a “smart city” empowers citizens to make decisions efficiently and effectively. Hong Kong, in particular, is trying to stake a claim as a frontrunner in this revolution, by implementing the world's first smart security screening channels covering its entire airport. Yet, for all its technical innovations, the question remains: is Hong Kong truly living up to the smart city ideal, or is it merely scratching the surface?
00:00 Do you think Hong Kong is a smart city?
00:19 How can HK improve and is being “smart” good?
03:39 How does HK’s “smartness” compare with other places?
06:46 Is Hong Kong “smart”?

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