👉 The failed project was an ambitious initiative to launch a cutting-edge AI-driven smart city platform aimed at enhancing urban living through sustainable infrastructure and citizen engagement. Despite securing significant initial funding and garnering support from tech experts and city officials, the project faltered due to several critical issues. Technical challenges arose as integrating diverse IoT devices and ensuring seamless data flow proved more complex than anticipated. Budget overruns and delays in vendor contracts further strained resources, leading to a loss of momentum. Additionally, public resistance to data privacy concerns and the perceived lack of tangible benefits slowed adoption rates among residents. Ultimately, the project was scaled back to a pilot phase to address these shortcomings and refine the technology before a full-scale rollout.