Hari Balakrishnan, a professor at MIT and founder of Cambridge Mobile Telematics, discusses how telematics data is revolutionizing road network analysis. He explains the creation of 'living maps' that provide dynamic risk assessments and reveal infrastructure issues beyond traditional methods. The conversation dives into data fusion, contextual movement patterns, and the impact of AI on urban infrastructure. Balakrishnan emphasizes the potential of these insights for enhancing road safety and informs the design of smart cities.