For the second consecutive year, Asunción will be the meeting point for leaders, technicians, public managers, and experts at the upcoming “Smart City Paraguay 2026” congress. The event is designed to foster dialogue and advance ideas that will help transform Latin American cities into smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive places prepared for future challenges. The congress and expo will take place at the Centro de Eventos del Paseo La Galería on the 24th and 25th of August. The event has been declared of national tourist interest by the National Secretariat of Tourism (Senatur) and of municipal interest by the Municipal Board of Asunción. Its timing is considered crucial for Paraguayan cities, as it coincides with a year marked by municipal elections and the redefinition of new priorities for citizens. Consequently, Smart City Paraguay 2026 positions itself as the primary strategic space for initiating relevant conversations and supporting the construction of a forward-thinking urban agenda. A platform for tangible urban projects The organisers aim for the summit to be a catalyst for real-world change. Fernando Hugo Loza, an engineer and co-founder of the organising consultancy Certus Group, articulated this vision: “We want Smart City Paraguay to be a place where ideas converge and are converted into real projects for the country’s urban future, because we believe that transforming cities depends on everyone, not just the public sector.” A central goal of the initiative is to place Paraguayan cities on the list of recognised smart cities across Latin America. These are municipalities distinguished by their urban innovation, sustainability, technology, and high quality of life. “We believe that our country has the talent, the institutional capacity, the private sector and the urban potential necessary to join this agenda,” Loza highlighted. Smart City Paraguay 2026 themes and speakers The congress agenda will revolve around
Jul 17, 2026 · via asunciontimes.com
PearlX, Aspen Real Estate Financial, and The San Bernardino Housing Authority Unlock the Energy Estate at Golden Sands Apartments A 224-kilowatt solar system in Victorville brings workforce housing residents discounted clean energy, as electricity costs and grid strain make on-site solar infrastructure a necessity, not a luxury VICTORVILLE, Calif., July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PearlX, the energy infrastructure and capital partner to multifamily owners and developers, today announced a new partnership with Aspen Real Estate Financial LLC and the Housing Authority of San Bernardino to deliver a 224-kilowatt solar energy system at Golden Sands Apartments, a 120-unit housing community located at 15930 Nisqualli Road in Victorville, CA. The partnership is a demonstration of PearlX's Energy Estate model, a framework that treats multifamily buildings not merely as structures that consume power, but as distributed grid assets with long-term, financeable value. Through a master lease agreement, PearlX finances, installs, and operates the full energy system at no capital cost to the property owner, paying landlords rent in exchange for the right to manage the building's energy load and infrastructure. The backdrop makes this partnership timely. The average monthly residential electricity bill has risen nearly 30% since 2021, and at least 242 electric and natural gas utilities have already implemented, been approved for, or are proposing rate increases affecting more than 111 million electricity customers between 2025 and 2027. Data center energy demand is projected to rise from roughly 5% of total U.S. electricity consumption in 2025 to nearly 12% by 2030, squeezing a grid that was never built for this load. For multifamily operators, these aren't abstract macro trends. They arrive in the mail every month. For a workforce housing community like Golden Sands, the stakes are especially meaningful. Low-income families already spend more than 15% of their income on energy,
Jul 17, 2026 · via energydigital.com
Building Automation System Innovation: Key Trends, Growth Drivers and Opportunities Introduction to Building Automation System Innovation Building Automation System (BAS) innovation is fundamentally reshaping the management of modern infrastructure by integrating Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, artificial intelligence, cloud-based analytics, and advanced control systems. Unlike traditional building management that relies on manual adjustments and isolated systems, modern BAS provides centralized, intelligent control over heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, security, fire safety, and energy management. These sophisticated platforms automatically optimize building operations based on real-time occupancy, environmental conditions, and predictive algorithms, enabling organizations to significantly enhance energy efficiency, reduce operational costs, improve occupant comfort, and achieve critical sustainability targets. As governments and corporations worldwide intensify their focus on digital infrastructure and green initiatives, BAS has become an indispensable cornerstone of smart buildings and the broader vision of smart cities. History of Building Automation The journey of building automation began with pneumatic controls and centralized timers for basic HVAC and lighting functions in the mid-20th century. The advent of microprocessors and digital controls in the 1980s marked a significant leap, allowing for more complex, programmable logic. However, it was the rapid proliferation of internet connectivity, wireless communication protocols like BACnet, Zigbee, and Wi-Fi, and the emergence of cloud computing that truly transformed the industry. This evolution shifted BAS from siloed, on-premise systems to interconnected, data-rich platforms. Today, the integration of AI-powered analytics and IoT-enabled sensor networks has enabled a paradigm shift towards predictive maintenance, real-time energy optimization, and the creation of truly responsive and intelligent built environments. Benefits of Building Automation System Building Automation Systems deliver substantial, quantifiable value across diverse sectors by optimizing operations, slashing expenses, and fostering superior occupant experiences. Key benefits include: - Substantial energy savings through intelligent HVAC and lighting controls, reducing utility costs. - Centralized, remote
Jul 17, 2026 · via marketsandmarkets.com
16 Jul WELCOME TO THE INTELLIGENT EDGE – A NEW APPROACH TO DATA MANAGEMENT Intelligent Edge is a technology approach that combines edge computing with artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced data processing to analyze information closer to where it is generated. Instead of sending all data to centralized cloud servers for processing, intelligent edge systems perform analysis locally on devices, sensors, or nearby computing infrastructure. This allows organizations to make faster decisions, improve efficiency, and reduce dependence on constant cloud connectivity. Traditional computing models often rely on centralized data centers where information is collected, processed, and stored. While cloud computing provides powerful capabilities, sending large amounts of data back and forth can create delays, increase bandwidth costs, and raise privacy concerns. Intelligent Edge addresses these challenges by moving computing power closer to the source of data. A common example of intelligent edge technology is found in smart devices and industrial systems. In manufacturing, machines equipped with sensors and AI capabilities can monitor performance, detect equipment problems, and make adjustments in real time without waiting for instructions from a remote server. This helps reduce downtime and improve productivity. Intelligent Edge is also transforming areas such as healthcare, transportation, retail, and smart cities. In healthcare, wearable devices and medical equipment can analyze patient information quickly and provide immediate insights. In transportation, connected vehicles can process environmental data locally to support safer and more efficient driving. In retail environments, intelligent cameras and sensors can help manage inventory and improve customer experiences. One of the biggest advantages of intelligent edge is speed. Because data does not need to travel long distances for processing, systems can respond almost immediately. This is especially important for applications that require real-time decisions, such as autonomous vehicles, cybersecurity monitoring, and industrial automation. Security and privacy are additional benefits. Processing
Jul 17, 2026 · via futuristsspeakers.com
Residential Elevators Market Residential Elevators Market by Elevator Technology (Traction, Machine-room-less, Hydraulic), Service (New Installation, Maintenance & Repair), and Region - Global Forecast to 2031 OVERVIEW Source: Secondary Research, Interviews with Experts, MarketsandMarkets Analysis The residential elevators market is projected to reach USD 58.6 billion by 2031 from USD 51.8 billion in 2026, at a CAGR of 2.5% from 2026 to 2031. The market is growing due to an aging population and a rising focus on energy-efficient buildings. Additionally, growing investments in smart cities and infrastructure are accelerating further growth. KEY TAKEAWAYS - By RegionAsia Pacific accounted for a significant share of 48% in 2025. - By Elevator TechnologyIn elevator technology, the traction elevator segment is projected to register the highest CAGR (2.6%) during the period. - By ServiceBy service, the modernization segment is projected to register the highest CAGR (3.7%) during the period. - Competitive Landscape - Key PlayersOtis Worldwide Corporation (US), Schindler (Switzerland), KONE Corporation (Finland), Hitachi Ltd. (Japan), and TK Elevator (Germany) were identified as star players in the residential elevators market (global), given their strong market share and product footprint. - Competitive Landscape - Startups/SMEsSigma Elevators (India), WeMaintain (France), Cibes Lift (Sweden), and ORONA (Spain) have distinguished themselves among startups and SMEs by securing strong footholds in specialized niche areas, underscoring their potential as emerging market leaders. The residential elevators market is growing due to the aging population requiring elevators for easy mobility, growing investments in smarrt cities and infrastructure, followed by rising focus on energy-efficient buildings. TRENDS & DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMERS' CUSTOMERS The residential elevators market is witnessing a shift toward smart, space-efficient, and energy-efficient solutions driven by changing homeowner preferences and advancements in home automation. Machine room-less (MRL) and traction elevators are gaining popularity because they require minimal space, consume less energy and are
Jul 16, 2026 · via marketsandmarkets.com
NTT DATA Named a Market Shaper in Gartner® Emerging Market Quadrant for Physical AI Services—Established Vendors TOKYO and LONDON – July 16, 2026 – NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, has been recognized as a Market Shaper in the inaugural Gartner® Emerging Market Quadrant for Physical AI Services – Established Vendors. The report evaluates 27 providers in the emerging Physical AI Services (PAIS) market. NTT DATA helps organizations deploy and manage Physical AI across manufacturing, transportation and logistics, energy and utilities, smart cities and other real-world operational environments. Its fully managed Edge AI platform, introduced in July 2024, brings AI closer to where work happens, allowing machines, sensors and other connected assets to respond in real-time. "Physical AI is transforming how organizations operate across industries, but success depends on deploying it securely and safely,” said Shahid Ahmed, Head of Edge Services, NTT DATA, Inc. "NTT DATA's comprehensive portfolio of Physical AI solutions helps clients build more intelligent operations that improve productivity, strengthen operational performance and deliver measurable business value." “NTT DATA’s Physical AI story is grounded in applied innovation,” said Pietro Scarpino, Head of Applied Innovation for NTT DATA. "Our Global Innovation Center experiences showcase physical AI solutions, while production examples – such as Private 5G-enabled robotics and edge AI – prove how ideas move from demonstrations to real-world operations.” NTT DATA’s comprehensive Physical AI services and solutions include: - Edge intelligence that brings AIcloser to machines, sensors and workflows for real-time decision making. - Private 5G and advanced wireless connectivity to securely connect and coordinate AI-enabled systems. - Simulation, robotics and digital twins to design, test and orchestrate physical AI systems. - Lifecycle governance and observability to monitor, validate, update and continuously improve AI models and autonomous operations. - Enterprise-scale production and managed
Jul 16, 2026 · via nttdata.com
Dive Brief: - A bipartisan funding bill that would improve ports and harbors, inland waterways, flood and storm protection, and other water infrastructure passed unanimously out of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Tuesday. - The Water Resources Development Act of 2026 authorizes $14 billion over four years for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and $16.5 billion over five years for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, along with 133 new feasibility studies for locally proposed water infrastructure projects. - The legislation “is critical to helping communities build, maintain and improve this critical infrastructure, while growing our national and local economies,” the National League of Cities said in a June 30 letter to committee members. Dive Insight: Through WRDAs, Congress authorizes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water resources infrastructure projects that originate at the local level. Congress has enacted a bipartisan WRDA every two years since 2014. The 2026 bill includes policy changes to speed up water infrastructure projects, such as by giving local stakeholders more say in feasibility studies and helping them access Army Corps resources to get projects started. It also directs the Corps to establish offices with expertise on inland navigation, alternative delivery, water supply and technical assistance. This “will improve communication and partnership between the Corps and non-Federal sponsors,” according to the National Association of Counties. American Water Works Association CEO David LaFrance said the bill is “a positive step toward strengthening the federal partnership needed to sustain safe and reliable water service.” AWWA’s 2026 State of the Water Industry survey found that water professionals are concerned about their ability to keep up with aging infrastructure and climate disruptions. Communities will need to invest $2.1 trillion to $2.4 trillion over the next 25 years to replace aging drinking water infrastructure, comply with regulations,
Jul 16, 2026 · via constructiondive.com
NetZeroCities: Preserving the past, building the future: Budapest’s climate challenge As a European crossroads of culture and a historical intersection of power, Budapest’s streets, food, ruin bars, historical monuments, castles, bridges and spas tell the story of Roman, Ottoman Turkish, Slavic, Jewish and Viennese influence. They have left their stamp on the city, the ‘Pearl of the Danube’, marking it with undeniable singularity and charm that captivates visitors from all corners of the globe. What is less apparent while strolling through the beautiful city, especially in the historic centre, are the climate consequences of Budapest’s built environment. This article looks at how the city is addressing some of the most impactful climate consequences through the NetZeroCities Pilot Cities Programme, led by Climate KIC. This article was originally published on the NetZeroCities website, here. Like many European cities, Budapest has a vastly outdated building stock, which is responsible for around 60% of the city’s carbon emissions. For Ada Ámon, Head of Department for Climate and Environmental Affairs in Budapest, tackling these has become a priority. “Budapest is a huge source of emissions in Hungary, responsible for around 16% of the country’s carbon emissions. Around 60% of those are attributed to buildings. That means that around 10% of the total Hungarian emissions are somehow connected to the buildings in Budapest. It’s a climate issue, but it’s also a health and air quality issue,” says Ámon. Building ownership vs sustainability? The historical buildings that are part of the city’s cultural heritage present their own specific difficulties, as retrofits to such buildings carry extra legal and technical challenges. For example, installing rooftop solar panels is often questionable because of their particular tiles, roof stability, and potential visibility of the installations. And the problems go beyond preserving historical buildings. Along with the challenges of upgrading
Jul 16, 2026 · via climate-kic.org
Eight-unit development is: ‘the direction the province has told us we’re going,’ says mayor While it might have been a bit much or a tad tight for some, Coquitlam council unanimously approved an eight-unit development in a predominantly single-family neighbourhood. Consisting of a pair of fourplexes sharing one driveway on Delestre Avenue just off Blue Mountain Street, the project would be considered low-density in many countries, noted Mayor Richard Stewart. “I would have trouble saying this is too much,” the mayor said. Local news that matters to you No one covers the Tri-Cities like we do. But we need your help to keep our community journalism sustainable. Situated on an approximately 14,000-square foot site, the project could have been denser if it had been subdivided before the passage of provincial legislation, Stewart added. The site can’t be subdivided at this point, according to city staff. “I’m having trouble balking at eight homes with a better layout than what the province has already said it is an entitlement of 16 homes on this kind of property depending on where the lot lines exist,” Stewart said during the July 6 meeting. “It’s the direction the province has told us we’re going and this one actually is much more livable than most of what the province has imposed on us.” Coun. Robert Mazzarolo was more uncomfortable with approving the project. “Eight is a lot for that lot,” he said. As houses in the area turn into fourplexes, there could be challenges tree canopy and parking, he added. Including tandem spots, the Delestre Avenue project includes 16 parking spaces. The project density amounts to approximately 25 units per acre, which is the maximum for multiplexes in Coquitlam. “I lost the fight on 25 units per acre,” Coun. Dennis Marsden said. “I still don’t like
Jul 16, 2026 · via tricitiesdispatch.com
Editor’s note: This story is part of a series highlighting takeaways from the Supply Chain Outlook event hosted by Packaging Dive, Supply Chain Dive, Manufacturing Dive and Trucking Dive. Register here to watch a replay of the event. Markets for virgin and recycled plastic and metal commodities are reflecting the effects from ongoing tariff pressures and the Iran conflict. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement is up in the air, adding to uncertainty, but a renegotiation could create opportunities for stronger trade relationships. Experts from the plastics and metals industries offered their views on these major global influences during a commodity market session at the “Supply Chain Outlook: Trends and Risks to Watch in 2026” virtual event on Wednesday. Here are some key takeaways from the event. Canmakers face pressure from Section 232 tariffs a year later Section 232 aluminum and steel tariffs, which have been in place since 2018, increased from 25% to 50% in 2025. That has caused “unavoidable cost increases” for U.S. can manufacturers since then, said Scott Breen, president of the Can Manufacturers Institute. Though aluminum beverage cans are mainly made of recycled content, they still need some primary aluminum, which is mostly imported from Canada. With higher tariffs, some Canadian producers are shifting their sales to other markets like Europe, Breen said. Because of that, U.S. producers of semi-fabricated products like can sheet had to source more aluminum from elsewhere, including states in the Persian Gulf region. In 2025, countries in that Gulf region made up about 21% of primary aluminum imports, and 13% being semi-fabricated imports. “That’s up significantly from 2024, basically at or near record levels,” he said, citing data from the Aluminum Association. Tariffs are affecting steel prices for food cans as well, he said. The U.S. imports about 80% of tinplate steel used
Jul 16, 2026 · via wastedive.com
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Receive SIWI’s latest news, events, reports and jobs directly in your inbox. You can unsubscribe at any time. World Water Week in Stockholm is an annual, non-profit event organized by SIWI, convening decision-makers… Each year, World Water Week brings together actors who rarely meet elsewhere: governments, companies… Over 35 years, World Water Week has evolved from a small scientific gathering into a global meeting place, reflecting changing … Swedish Water House works by creating spaces where Swedish actors can meet, exchange perspectives, and engage … Events and seminars are a core way in which Swedish Water House connects Swedish actors to global water issues. Held annually at United Nations Headquarters in New York, the High-level Political Forum (HLPF) is the UN’s central platform for reviewing progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2026, SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) was under in-depth review, placing water at the centre of discussions on accelerating implementation. SIWI contributed through two side events, the official SDG 6 Review and the UN-Water SDG 6 Special Event. Drawing on the discussions in which SIWI participated—including the official SDG 6 Review, the UN-Water SDG 6 Special Event and two SIWI co-convened side events—this Insight Brief identifies the key policy shifts, emerging signals and implementation challenges shaping the next phase of the global water agenda. The brief explores the growing emphasis on integrated governance, stronger institutions, evidence-informed decision-making and practical approaches that connect water across climate, biodiversity and land restoration agendas. It also considers what these developments mean for policymakers, practitioners and partners preparing for the 2026 UN Water Conference. Download the SIWI Insight Brief to explore the key insights, emerging signals and implications from HLPF 2026—and what they mean for the road to the 2026 UN Water Conference. Receive SIWI’s latest news, events, reports and jobs
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Uber, Lucid and Nuro, which have partnered to manufacture and deploy robotaxis, said they would bring self-driving ride-hailing services to Houston in 2027. Nuro, an AI company developing autonomous driving technology, is testing with safety operators in the Texas city, according to a press release. Houston will be the second market for the partners’ program. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told investors in May that the company plans to begin public rides in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year. Nuro announced on May 8 that it had received its California Public Utilities Commission permit to begin testing AVs with passengers and a safety driver. Last year, Uber invested $300 million with Lucid to produce up to 20,000 Gravity robotaxis for its ride-hailing platform over six years in dozens of global markets, starting in the U.S. In April, Lucid announced that Uber increased its investment with an additional $200 million, upping the target to at least 35,000 robotaxis. Lucid, which produces the Gravity and another electric vehicle, sold 3,093 vehicles in the first quarter of 2026 and 3,953 vehicles in the second quarter. It manufactures the vehicles at a factory in Casa Grande, Arizona. Electric vehicle sales have slowed in line with reduced consumer demand, according to industry experts. The publicly traded company raised concerns last week following an executive shake-up and disclosed it had hired AlixPartners, a consulting firm, raising rumors of a potential bankruptcy, according to The Wall Street Journal. “Lucid is not considering bankruptcy or a transaction to take the company private. Those reports are false,” Lucid CEO Silvio Napoli said in a LinkedIn post yesterday. He added that work with outside advisors aims “to improve operational performance and execution.” Napoli became CEO on June 1. Regarding the partnership with Uber and Nuro, Lucid Technologies President and
Jul 16, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
As another heat dome roasts the U.S. this week, a new Climate Mayors study confirms what many residents already sense: Extreme heat is more frequent and deadly, and they’re counting on local governments to help them cope. But fragmented information and messaging are hampering leaders’ ability to get residents the guidance they need. “Awareness alone is not enough,” Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava told Smart Cities Dive. “People want to have clear, practical information that they can use immediately, as well as reminders to be proactive.” Levine Cava and Tucson Mayor Regina Romero led the Climate Mayors Extreme Heat Cohort that created the Climate Mayors Extreme Heat Toolkit, drawing on interviews and surveys with residents across five metropolitan regions to help local leaders communicate effectively about extreme heat. The toolkit includes strategic messaging to help city leaders position heatwaves as a public safety and quality-of-life issue; ready-to-use social media and public information campaigns; and audience profiles showing how different populations experience extreme heat and what information they need most. Residents want local leaders to show them what actions to take and direct them to sources of relief and support during extreme heat events, according to the toolkit. Effective communication helps them navigate heat-related challenges in the areas of health, affordability, transportation, housing, caregiving and access to services, it states. “The number one goal is to inform, prepare and protect people,” Romero told Smart Cities Dive. Here are five takeaways from the toolkit and the research that informed it. 1. Frame messaging around lived impacts, not climate science. Conversations about extreme heat should focus on how it affects residents’ health, finances, routines and quality of life, according to the toolkit. “This approach starts with the challenges residents experience firsthand and connects them to the resources, support, and actions that can
Jul 16, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
Nvidia Deepens Japan Ties With Mitsubishi Heavy And Toyota — While China Access Remains A Separate Story - Meanwhile, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries also announced that it is expanding its collaboration with Nvidia to support the buildout of next-generation AI factories and high-density data centers. - Nvidia also announced late Wednesday that it is broadening its long-standing partnership with Toyota Motor Corp. to deploy AI technologies across smart cities, traffic management systems, and manufacturing facilities. - On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around NVDA stock slipped from ‘extremely bullish’ to ‘bullish’ over 24 hours, while message volume remained ‘high.’ Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) is gaining traction in Japan amid growing AI demand, the company said. The chipmaker announced on Wednesday that leading Japanese enterprises, startups and research institutions are building industry-specialized AI models and applications with its Nemotron open models, data and libraries. This is to speed up the development of AI tailored to the Japanese language and the country’s local industries and workforce. “Every nation and every company should own and control its intelligence infrastructure. Open models make that possible,” CEO Jensen Huang said in a statement. “Together with Japan’s AI leaders, we are advancing an open AI ecosystem that accelerates discovery, strengthens national capability and ensures every society can participate in — and benefit from — the AI revolution.” The news comes even as the U.S. has restricted access to Nvidia’s technology in China amid rising competition and security concerns. Nvidia’s top-tier H200 chips and high-end graphics card, the RTX 5090D V2, are banned from export to China, although the U.S. permits it to ship some less advanced models, such as Blackwell chips. Mitsubishi Heavy Announces Collaboration Over AI Factory Infrastructure Meanwhile, Japan’s leading engineering, electrical equipment, and electronics company, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), also announced it is expanding its collaboration with
Jul 16, 2026 · via tradingview.com
Nvidia expands Toyota AI partnership for smart cities, factories They will deepen their partnership to advance physical AI in the real world, across the automotive and robotics sectors NVIDIA will supply its artificial intelligence hardware and software to Toyota Motor to power smart cities, traffic intelligence systems and carmaking factories, broadening a decade-long partnership that began with developing autonomous vehicles. The two companies will deepen their collaboration and work on bringing AI into the real world, Nvidia said in a statement on Thursday (Jul 16). The pair had previously also teamed up with US-based Ready Robotics on software to help improve safety and productivity on factory floors. “We are expanding our partnership to advance physical AI across not only automotive but also robotics and smart cities,” said Deepu Talla, Nvidia’s vice-president of robotics and edge AI. Extending the reach of AI beyond the data centre and integrating it directly into devices and machines is an industry-wide focus this year. Jensen Huang, the US company’s co-founder and chief executive officer, leads a visit to Japan this week to drum up more business and excitement around the potential of the new technology. Earlier in the week, Huang’s longtime friend and fellow AI evangelist Masayoshi Son declared questions around over-investment in AI “foolish” and encouraged Japanese businesses to seize the opportunity ahead of them at his company’s SoftBank World event. Toyota will integrate Nvidia’s AI platforms into Woven City, its experimental prototype community built on a former factory site in Shizuoka prefecture in Japan. Woven City serves as a real-world laboratory for testing cutting-edge technologies in a live setting. Beyond urban mobility, Toyota will deploy Nvidia’s Omniverse digital platform to build digital twins of its vehicle assembly lines, where it will be able to virtually model different production methods and optimise efficiency. It
Jul 16, 2026 · via businesstimes.com.sg
Nvidia will supply its artificial intelligence hardware and software to Toyota Motor to power smart cities, traffic intelligence systems and carmaking factories, broadening a decadelong partnership that began with developing autonomous vehicles.
The two companies will deepen their collaboration and work on bringing AI into the real world, Nvidia said in a statement on Thursday. The pair had previously also teamed up with U.S.-based Ready Robotics on software to help improve safety and productivity on factory floors.
“We are expanding our partnership to advance physical AI across not only automotive but also robotics and smart cities,” said Deepu Talla, Nvidia’s vice president of robotics and edge AI. Extending the reach of AI beyond the data center and integrating it directly into devices and machines is an industrywide focus this year.
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A series of events for the APEC Digital Week kicks off in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province and a city known for innovation and creativity in western China, on Thursday. Running from July 16 to 29, the APEC Digital Week "is one of the most significant and well-rounded events in the series of APEC specialized ministerial meetings", Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Wednesday. Among the events are the APEC Digital and Artificial Intelligence Ministerial Meeting, a high-level forum on AI and a high-level roundtable on data to spur growth. READ MORE: Shenzhen APEC meeting on forestry to focus on green development There will also be meetings of the APEC Telecommunications and Information Working Group and the Digital Economy Steering Group, along with site visits focusing on data-driven healthcare, animation, cultural creativity, smart cities and AI applications. They are among more than 10 specialized ministerial meetings and high-level events that China has planned to host throughout the year as chair of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation events in 2026. Lin said digital technologies such as AI have become key drivers of new quality productive forces and innovative growth. "Making good use of AI while managing its risks" and "transforming the vitality of innovation into a driving force for growth" have become common challenges facing stakeholders across the region, he said. ALSO READ: APEC ministerial meeting opens as Macao eyes deeper tourism ties "We believe that APEC Digital Week will serve as an important platform for all parties to engage in in-depth discussions, further advance the inclusive and equitable development of AI, promote digital and AI-enabled cooperation and enhance the development and utilization of data," Lin said. "It will also provide an opportunity for all parties to experience China's achievements in scientific and technological innovation and the development of new
Jul 16, 2026 · via chinadailyasia.com
By ERIC TUCKER WASHINGTON (AP) — Two human rights groups say Trump administration sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court over its investigations of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza have illegally impeded their ability to advocate for Palestinians. The organizations say in a lawsuit filed Wednesday that they have been forced to censor their own advocacy work to avoid scrutiny from the White House, which in an executive order last year not only targeted the Hague-based criminal court but prohibited providing or receiving services to or from entities that have been sanctioned. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Manhattan against top administration officials by DAWN and Taxpayers Alliance Against Genocide, seeks a court order that would strike down the restrictions on their advocacy and their ability to interact with Palestinian human rights groups and other sanctioned parties. “The Trump administration is using the blunt instrument of economic sanctions not only to punish human rights defenders but to police the political expressions of millions of Americans,” said Omar Shakir, the executive director of DAWN, a U.S.-based group advocating for democracy and human rights in the Arab world that was founded by Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was killed in 2018. “The government is violating the constitutional rights of American citizens in order to shield officials of a foreign government who have committed a genocide,” he said in a statement. The White House did not immediately return an email seeking comment on the lawsuit. The Hague-based ICC has been investigating allegations of war crimes in Gaza during the war that began after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. A panel of judges issued arrest warrants in 2024 for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister, Yoav Gallant. Netanyahu has called the warrants “absurd.” The U.S.
Jul 16, 2026 · via paradisepost.com
(July 16): Nvidia Corp will supply its artificial intelligence (AI) hardware and software to Toyota Motor Corp to power smart cities, traffic intelligence systems and carmaking factories, broadening a decade-long partnership that began with developing autonomous vehicles. The two companies will deepen their collaboration and work on bringing AI into the real world, Nvidia said in a statement on Thursday. The pair had previously also teamed up with US-based Ready Robotics on software to help improve safety and productivity on factory floors. “We are expanding our partnership to advance physical AI across not only automotive but also robotics and smart cities,” said Deepu Talla, Nvidia’s vice-president of robotics and edge AI. Extending the reach of AI beyond the data centre and integrating it directly into devices and machines is an industrywide focus this year. Jensen Huang, the US company’s co-founder and chief executive officer, leads a visit to Japan this week to drum up more business and excitement around the potential of the new technology. Earlier in the week, Huang’s longtime friend and fellow AI evangelist Masayoshi Son declared questions around overinvestment in AI “foolish” and encouraged Japanese businesses to seize the opportunity ahead of them at his company’s SoftBank World event. Toyota will integrate Nvidia’s AI platforms into Woven City, its experimental prototype community built on a former factory site in Shizuoka Prefecture. Woven City serves as a real-world laboratory for testing cutting-edge technologies in a live setting. Beyond urban mobility, Toyota will deploy Nvidia’s Omniverse to build digital twins of its vehicle assembly lines, where it will be able to virtually model different production methods and optimise efficiency. It will also leverage Nvidia’s Isaac robotics platform and Nemotron large language models to accelerate automotive software development. The alliance began in 2017 when Toyota selected the Nvidia Drive PX
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