In New Mexico, a city for testing modern technologies will be built

Albuquerque (USA) - A ghost town will be built in New Mexico for one billion dollars (19.5 billion crowns). On 40 square kilometers, the organization CITE will construct a city equipped with everything, where scientists will test cutting-edge technologies without complicating life for residents. It is not expected that anyone will move here, AP agency reported today.
    CITE describes the upcoming project as the first "smart city" in the world. Scientists are expected to work on developing intelligent systems for traffic management, new generations of wireless networks, or washing machines that will decide how to handle laundry based on the items placed inside.
    Scientists also want to use the city to test technologies that would complicate life for residents in populated areas. For example, intelligent cars that drive without a driver and without remote control will be tested on the streets.
    "The only thing we won't be doing here are destructive things, like blowing something up. At least I hope not," said project director Bob Brumley.
    The planned city was modeled after Rock Hill in South Carolina. Thus, a replica will be built in New Mexico, including a mix of historical and new buildings, as well as highways that pass around Rock Hill. All houses in the new city will be fully equipped with water and electricity supplies, as if it were to have residents, even though it is not meant for people.