What Are Quantum Cities? How AI, Real Estate And Civic Tech Are Shaping The Future (41:56)
ComputerWorld, Monday, July 7th, 2025
As the world reimagines life after the pandemic, a bold new vision for city development is emerging-Quantum Cities. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw interviews Chase Garbarino, co-founder and CEO of HqO, to explore how artificial intelligence, commercial real estate innovation, and digital infrastructure are converging to fuel the next wave of urban transformation.
From the shortcomings of past smart city initiatives to the potential for 10% annual GDP growth, Garbarino lays out a roadmap for what it takes to build a truly future-ready city. He also discusses citizen privacy, startup-led urban models, and why the return to office might be the catalyst cities need.