AI will reshape city operations, ASUS executive says
Artificial intelligence will fundamentally change how cities function, according to Samson Hu, co-CEO of ASUS. He made the comments at the Smart City Summit and Expo 2026 in Taipei.
Hu discussed AI's potential to improve urban systems and highlighted Taiwan's position in smart city development. The remarks come as cities worldwide explore AI applications for infrastructure, transportation, and public services.
For operations leaders, the shift matters directly. AI systems can optimize resource allocation, reduce downtime, and automate routine maintenance tasks across city networks. Real-time data processing enables faster response to infrastructure failures.
The challenge lies in integration. Most cities operate legacy systems that don't communicate with each other. Connecting these systems to AI platforms requires both technical work and organizational change.
Taiwan's tech sector has positioned itself as a supplier of hardware and components for smart city projects. The country's semiconductor and electronics manufacturing base supports the infrastructure these systems require.
Operations teams should monitor how AI vendors approach interoperability. Solutions that work with existing systems will see faster adoption than those requiring complete replacements.
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