<p>➀ AIoT integrates artificial intelligence (AI) with the Internet of Things (IoT) to enable autonomous decision-making through real-time data analysis and adaptive systems.</p><p>➁ Applications span smart cities, healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture, with examples like traffic management in Indian cities and precision farming.</p><p>➂ Key challenges include cybersecurity risks, infrastructure limitations, skill shortages, and evolving regulatory frameworks.</p>