Computer science professor Sean Smith discusses “smart cities” and the ways governments and businesses are using internet connected objects, like traffic lights, trash cans and parking meters to try and solve problems that come with high population density. His goal with the class is to get students thinking about the implications of deploying such technology. (Valley News – James M. Patterson)

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