Smart cities utilize information and communication technologies to improve economic and social well-being while reducing environmental impact. Internet of things (IoT) technologies allow cities to become smart through applications like smart grids, waste management, traffic management, and load forecasting. Artificial intelligence and deep learning techniques can help with load forecasting and optimizing these smart city applications through analyzing real-time sensor data from areas like energy use, transportation, and infrastructure monitoring. The document provides examples of how cities like Barcelona, London, and Singapore are successfully implementing IoT and AI strategies to address challenges from urbanization and improve services.