Digital twins are real-time virtual replicas of physical assets, powered by AI and data analytics. In smart cities, they simulate urban environments to optimize planning, operations, and sustainability. By integrating IoT, AR/VR, and analytics, they help monitor infrastructure, predict outcomes, and enhance city services. Key benefits include cost savings, better policymaking, and resilience to climate risks. However, challenges include data quality, privacy, interoperability, and talent shortages. Adoption requires clear vision, governance, and tailored local implementation. Digital twins, combined with metaverse technologies, are pivotal to shaping responsive, efficient, and sustainable cities.

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