As of 2024, Austin was rated the city in the United States with the best smart city infrastructure, with an index score of ****. Seattle and New York City followed, with **** and ****, respectively. While Austin and Seattle are both in the top three of the best prepared U.S. cities for a smart city future , New York City ranked eighth, with a general index score of ****.
Criteria based on OECD's guidelines for smart cities;
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Source adds: “The following U.S. cities have the best smart city infrastructure, based on eight metrics related to internet connectivity, the presence of innovative companies within AI and the Internet of Things, and technological infrastructure”.
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