Pokémon Go players unwittingly contributed to tech with military drone uses
Summary
Ars Technica reports that data from Pokémon Go players is being used to train Niantic Spatial’s AI models for navigation, with implications for public data, consent, and potential military drone applications. The piece covers the formation of Niantic Spatial, its partnerships with Vantor, and the ethical concerns raised by players and commentators about consent and end-use.