Traffic used to be a frequent headache for residents in Hangzhou, the eastern Chinese city that's home to Alibaba. The metropolis of 7 million people once ranked fifth among China's most congested cities, but it has now dropped to 57th on the list. Alibaba says that's because of one of its inventions, dubbed the City Brain, which uses artificial intelligence to gather information across Hangzhou, such as video from intersection cameras and GPS data on the locations of cars and buses. (Alibaba's 'City Brain' is slashing congestion in its hometown, by CNN)
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The successful practice of the City Brain in Hangzhou promotes Alibaba's target to make artificial intelligence pervade in the every corner of the city. The innovative project will not only bring more convenience for the residents, but also facilitate to construct a smart city.
(Editor Shao Jingjing)
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