Niantic Spatial has insisted that Pokémon Go location data is not being used to train military drones.

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Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:23:31 GMT · 2h 17m ago

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The denial follows a report by Dutch outlet Trouw alleging that location data from Pokémon Go players would be used for military technology through a partnership with intelligence company Vantor.

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Niantic Spatial clarified its partnership with Vantor is in early stages for non-GPS navigation, and Pokémon Go data (no longer owned by Niantic Spatial) is not part of this agreement, addressing privacy concerns for players and technology use in defense.

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