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Technologies and Services of AI, Big Data, and Network for Smart City
This special issue belongs to the section “Computing and Artificial Intelligence“.
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Since ancient times, cities have been developed to be safe and convenient by applying various cutting-edge technologies. Today, AI, big data including bioinformatics and network technologies are transforming cities into safer and more convenient living spaces. Various applications and services could be provided to increase safety, convenience, health, quality of human life and efficiency by recognizing the environment through various sensors in the city, transmitting the collected data through the network, and analyzing the collected big data with artificial intelligence.
This special issue aims to present various original technologies and services in the areas of artificial intelligence, big data including bioinformatics, and networks to build a safe, efficient and convenient smart city.
Prof. Dr. Jin-Woo Jung
Dr. Junho Jeong
Guest Editors
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