Pokémon Go Scans Trained the Navigation Tech for Military Drones(dronexl.co)
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HN Discussion:
  • Suggests channeling mapping energy into open alternatives like OpenStreetMap
  • Confirms the article's reporting and adds context about its sourcing
  • Personal regret/validation about having stopped contributing scan data
  • Resigned cynicism that all digital participation leads to data exploitation
  • ~Industry insider says VPS tech isn't novel and complicates the article's framing