Future Moscow 2030: Constructing a Biometric "Utopia" - Seemingly Mirroring WEF's Design - The Global Stage Progresses as a Single Arena
Moscow, the Russian capital city, is embarking on an ambitious digital transformation journey with its Smart City plan for 2030. The blueprint, spanning 101 pages, outlines the city's vision to achieve Smart City status by 2030.
At the heart of the plan is the goal of ensuring sustainable growth in the quality of life of Muscovites and favourable conditions for conducting business through the use of digital technologies. To achieve this, Moscow is planning to increase the efficiency of government spending by introducing public-private partnerships in the field of information and digital technologies and communications.
One of the key components of Moscow's Smart City plan is the implementation of a facial recognition system. This system, currently a prototype, is designed to publicly shame jaywalkers by transmitting their image to an electronic board if they violate traffic rules. However, it's important to note that the system does not identify individuals, raising questions about the need for the collection of all biometric data of citizens.
The biometric data collection and storage is being handled by a commercial enterprise. This includes the development of genetic passports to optimize traditional therapy and future gene therapy protocols. The blueprint also advocates for the widespread use of video surveillance cameras for safer and more convenient transportation.
The plan also includes the establishment of an educational Smart City centre in Moscow, where children are being groomed for Smart City life through fun activities. For instance, children are invited to defeat and reprogram a Computer Virus to teleport Santa Claus for the New Year.
Moscow's Smart City pavilion can be found at VDNKh. For those interested in learning more about the plan, a website is available. It's worth noting that the Moscow 2030 plan is not a member of the WEF's Smart Cities Alliance.
The OECD published a report in 2019, describing Moscow's Smart City project as a positive step towards 'achieving the SDGs'. However, the specific objectives of the Moscow 2030 plan are not clearly described in the provided search results, with many results discussing European defence investment plans and Ukraine-related security matters, but not specifically addressing a 'Moscow 2030' plan or its objectives.
The Moscow 2030 plan also aims for centralised, end-to-end, and transparent city management based on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence. The plan further calls for the introduction of wearable and implanted medical digital devices to calculate health insurance payments.
In conclusion, Moscow's Smart City plan for 2030 represents a significant step towards digital transformation. While the specific objectives of the plan are not fully clear, the plan aims to ensure sustainable growth, increase efficiency, and improve the quality of life for its citizens through the use of digital technologies.
Sources: - https://davidicke.com/2024/01/13/moscow-2030-creating-a-biometric-paradise/ - https://off-guardian.org/.o2024/01/11/moscow-2030-creating-a-biometric-paradise/
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