I was in Austin a couple months ago. If that city is dead, there are few cities in the US that could be considered alive. Honestly this whole business of proclaiming cities "dead" is a bit absurd. Despite all the predictions of doom SF has remained vibrant and it's clearly not going anywhere, nor does it need AI to save it. Neither are Austin or Miami. Cities can succeed together, it's not winner takes all.
Austin temps:
Today 105F
Fri 105F
Sat 105F
Sun 105F
Mon 105F
Tue 105F...
At least it's not a _dystopian_ hellhole. They recriminalized homelessness.