What to Know About Egypt’s New AI‑Powered ‘Cognitive City’ Near Cairo
Summary
Egypt has started building a new city called "The Spine" near Cairo that will use artificial intelligence (AI) to run many of its systems. The city aims to be a global business hub, environmentally friendly with no car emissions, and is designed to create many jobs and boost Egypt's economy.Key Facts
- The Spine is Egypt’s first fully AI-powered “cognitive city.”
- It is located east of Cairo and part of the new administrative capital area.
- The city will have no traditional cars, using underground transport and driverless rides instead.
- The project covers about 2.4 million square meters and includes residential, commercial, and green spaces.
- Planned investment is about $27 billion U.S. dollars.
- The city aims to contribute about 1% of Egypt’s GDP and generate $15.8 billion in tax revenue.
- It is expected to create 55,000 direct jobs and 100,000 indirect jobs.
- The Spine will feature the world’s first fully underground logistics network.
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