Pokémon GO Players: The Unseen AI Builders

Niantic reveals that over 10 million Pokémon GO scans have been secretly training their new Large Geospatial Model (LGM). Boasting 50 million neural networks and 150 trillion parameters, this AI aims to revolutionize spatial planning, logistics, and AR. Players contribute 1 million scans weekly, enhancing Niantic’s Visual Positioning System with 1 million mapped locations. While the future looks immersive and tech-forward, data privacy concerns linger. Who knew catching Pokémon could shape the world’s AI?