AI models trained using historical scans collected through Pokémon Go are connected to a partnership aimed at helping drones navigate environments where GPS signals are unavailable or compromised.

How this affects you

This partnership raises concerns among privacy advocates about the afterlife of data collected for one purpose being used for another, especially in the context of military applications for technology created through a game. It highlights an ongoing conversation about data consent, transparency, and the long-term implications of user-generated data in the age of AI.