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Catching Pokémon—or sharing more than you bargained for? 🎮

Pokémon Go isn’t just mapping your world—it’s training AI models using your geolocation data. While chasing virtual creatures, players are unknowingly contributing to a massive 3D map of real-world locations.

The catch?

Companies are leveraging this data to build powerful tools, often without fully disclosing how it’s used.

Even with promises of privacy, the risks are real. Data breaches, unauthorized access, and misuse of location data can have far-reaching consequences—both personal and beyond.

🔗 https://eu.usatoday.com/story/tech/2024/11/23/niantic-pokemon-go-data-ai-map/76488340007/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=2025+January+16

It's not just a game. Your Pokemon Go player data is training AI map models. Niantic's geospatial model is using geolocation data from scans players submit of real-world locations while playing the company's mobile games.

Agtech is growing again, but with caution. 🌱

The agtech sector faced a tough few years, with deal values slashed and startups struggling to secure funding. A declining agriculture economy and tighter venture capital left many promising innovations stalled.

Despite signs of recovery, with deal values increasing for two consecutive quarters, the number of deals is down. Many firms remain in a “zombie” state, unable to scale or innovate further, while investors focus on solutions like autonomous robotics and carbon removal.

The shift to “quality over quantity” signals a new era of focused, impactful investments in agtech. Startups addressing key issues like sustainability, labor challenges, and cost efficiency are leading the way.

Agtech’s rebound shows promise, but success requires strategy and resilience. Innovators and investors must prioritize scalable, sustainable solutions to thrive in this evolving landscape.

🔗 https://www.agriculturedive.com/news/why-the-agtech-sector-may-be-rebounding/732686/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=2024+December+19

Why the agtech sector may be rebounding Total investment increased more than 10% for two consecutive quarters following a dry spell for the category, according to Pitchbook, though fewer deals are happening.