Digital Twins More Accessible, but Agencies Should Start Small

AI advances have made digital twins more accessible to state and local governments. Colorado uses them to simulate wildfire spread, the Trinity River Authority uses an Autodesk twin for water systems, and Washington state piloted a Microsoft Azure twin for a floating bridge. Clear goals and good data remain key.

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