| MOST POPULAR AI for the Real World There is a lot of mystery and intrigue when it comes to artificial intelligence and that can create fear, especially where policing is concerned. But the real-world applications for it are practically limitless. In this piece from our latest print issue, we explore the partnership between the city of Austin and the University of Texas at Austin to use the emerging tech to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness. Getting Smarter with Smart City Tech With daily life upended by the novel coronavirus, city budgets and the projects relying on them have taken a serious hit. This has taken the steam out of many smart city pushes, but some experts argue that there is still a path forward. GT Staff Writer Skip Descant breaks down their advice here. Plugging into the Neuralink Debate Should you connect your brain to the Internet? If you did not have a visceral reaction to that question in the age of the cyberattack, Dan Lohrmann’s piece about the upcoming debate about the Neuralink is something you can’t miss. He walks us through the considerations that come with this new frontier of technology. Leaders Helping Leaders Regardless of your political affiliations, COVID-19 has tested leadership at all levels of government. To help local leaders connect with their peers, Bloomberg Philanthropies has been convening leaders like former presidents Clinton, Bush and Obama, as well as national infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci to discuss pressing issues of the day with mayors from around the country. GT Assistant Web Editor Zack Quaintance takes a look at this effort so far. | 
