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Top twenty smartest cities globally 2024, by motion index score
Smart cities have existed since the 1960s, evolving through the decades. These cities utilize technology and data to improve the overall quality of life and ultimately increase the urban area's efficiency.
As of 2024, New York City was the top-ranked smart city scoring a motion index score of ***.
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