This document discusses the role of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in enabling smart cities. It describes how IoT allows objects to be connected to the internet and exchange data. This data can then be analyzed to improve services and efficiency in areas like transportation, waste management, and environmental monitoring. The document also outlines some challenges to the large-scale adoption of IoT in cities, such as security, lack of standards, and ensuring real-time solutions. It argues that combining IoT with artificial intelligence can help address issues like analyzing large volumes of data and automatically adjusting systems in response.