This week saw major AI infrastructure developments in cities worldwide. In the U.S., Austin’s city council voted to study AI data center energy needs and create training programs for workers, while Boston’s Shawmut Construction expanded its AI safety tools that track workers’ locations via smartphones to prevent accidents.

China’s Yizhuang city launched a smart medical system using AI for patient triage and appointments, part of a $7 billion project to connect hospitals with cloud technology. Nigeria’s Lagos began testing AI-powered buses to reduce traffic jams and improve public transportation schedules.

The U.S. Department of Energy identified 16 federal sites for AI data centers, aiming to boost computing power for AI research. Experts at a global forum warned that AI agentic systems could create unfair advantages for big companies in construction projects.