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Playing Pokémon to train military drones: how data from the popular game is used for warfare

Playing Pokémon to train military drones: how data from the popular game is used for warfare

The popular mobile game Pokémon Go has functioned as a massive geographic data collection operation since its global launch in 2016. This data is now being utilized to train military drones for warfare, repurposing the information gathered by millions of players worldwide.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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