# The Future of Smart Cities: AI, Autonomy, and Connected Living | E01d

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Podcast: [Tech Legacies](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tech-legacies-6583844)
Published: 2026-04-16T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://tech-legacies.captivate.fm
Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fc7c4a76-0b6b-4b08-8d94-812fa5f2e499.mp3
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## Resource

What will cities look like just a few years from now? In this TechBytes segment, Brownsville CIO Jorge Cardenas shares his vision for the next generation of smart cities — where connectivity, automation, and artificial intelligence reshape how people move, access services, and live. From autonomous transportation to app-based services and safer public spaces, the future city will be more connected, efficient, and accessible. In this segment, you’ll learn about: How connectivity will transform everyday city services The rise of autonomous transportation and mobility Why AI will improve safety and accessibility How smart infrastructure improves quality of life The future of cities isn’t decades away — it’s already beginning.

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