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Why cyber attacks will define 21st century warfare | #cybersecurity | #cyberattack

For decades, cyber attacks were widely thought to be the preserve of tech-savvy individuals or gangs seeking to steal or extort money. In recent years, it’s become clear that nations are using cybercrime as a standard part of their armoury.

Urban Transformation Post-Pandemic: Not Business As Usual

COVID-19 has hit cities hard, with 90% of infections reported in urban areas.^[1] That impact will have a range of repercussions as cities aim to achieve the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal 11, which calls for urban areas that are inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. Now more than ever, cities will need to turn to advanced technologies that can help them not only face down a crisis like COVID-19 but also improve overall efficiency and quality of life.

Indosat Ooredoo launches Ericsson-powered 5G in Jakarta

Indonesian communications service provider, Indosat Ooredoo, has partnered with Ericsson to launch commercial 5G services in the nation’s capital, Jakarta, the first milestone of wider 5G deployment ambitions in Indonesia. 

New lobbying group to advocate for cities amid potential windfall of federal infrastructure dollars

To advance federal policies that make cities more sustainable, equitable and innovative, several smart city organizations, companies and leaders formed a new lobbying coalition late last month.

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Toyota announced that it has suspended the use of all e-Palette self-driving vehicles at the Olympic Village during the Tokyo Paralympic Games. This decision was made after an accident involving a blind pedestrian. After hitting the robotaxy, he was injured.

Toyota banned robots after an accident with a blind pedestrian in the Olympic Village

Toyota announced that it has suspended the use of all e-Palette self-driving vehicles at the Olympic Village during the Tokyo Paralympic Games. This decision was made after an accident involving a blind pedestrian. After hitting the robotaxy, he was injured.