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technology28 days ago•3 min saved

From Pokémon Go to Battlefield NAV: Scans Fuel Military Drone AI

Billions of user-submitted Pokémon Go scans are powering Niantic Spatial’s Visual Positioning System, which defense contractor Vantor is embedding in drones for GPS-free navigation. The system uses camera feeds matched to a detailed 3D map to resist jamming, but the partnership raises privacy concerns about players unknowingly fueling military tech and highlights the broader use of collected data in defense, including Ukraine-related AI training with a human-in-the-loop approach.

via UNITED24 Media|

#data-privacy #drones #niantic-spatial

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Pokémon Go data fuels drone-navigation tech, stirring privacy and warfare concerns

A Dutch report claims Pokémon Go player scans and uploaded videos were used by Niantic Spatial and defense firm Vantor to train a Visual Positioning System that helps drones navigate GPS-denied areas; the data reportedly comes from billions of scans and a 2025 partnership, though Niantic denies using game data for drones, and the scope of training data remains disputed.

via AV Club|

#defense-contractors #drone-warfare #niantic

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

Niantic Leverages Pokémon Go Data for AI-Powered Navigation Model

Niantic is developing a 'Large Geospatial Model' (LGM) using data from Pokémon Go and other products to enhance spatial intelligence in AI. This model leverages millions of scans from players' smartphones to create high-fidelity 3D maps, enabling computers and robots to better understand and interact with the world. The data, collected from a pedestrian perspective, includes locations inaccessible to cars, offering unique insights for the AI model.

via The Verge|

#ai #geospatial #niantic