Watchdog details how to build community trust in smart cities

A new Government Accountability Office report provides guidance for safely implementing smart city technologies, emphasizing community input and transparent data governance. Cities like Houston have already seen benefits from smart transportation systems that reduce costs and improve emergency response. Assistant Professor Takahiro Yabe stresses the importance of resident feedback and careful implementation, noting that while establishing proper research methods and agreements may delay progress, it's essential because public "trust and dollars are on the line with any major smart city project."