According to Sawyer Merritt on Twitter, The Boring Company has announced a contest to build a one-mile tunnel for free, inviting proposals for projects up to one mile in length and a 12-foot inner diameter (source: @SawyerMerritt, 2026-01-19). This initiative opens significant opportunities for AI-powered infrastructure, such as automated tunnel monitoring, predictive maintenance using machine learning, and advanced traffic management systems. For businesses and municipalities, integrating AI technologies into tunnel design can enhance safety, efficiency, and operational insights, offering a competitive edge in smart city development.