Pokémon GO Data Use Raises AI Training Concerns

First article: 20 mar. 2026, 12:18 | Last update: 20 mar. 2026, 12:18 | | 1 article

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The popular augmented reality game Pokémon GO, developed by Niantic, has come under scrutiny regarding its data collection practices. Concerns are rising that the vast amounts of data generated by players, including location data and image recognition, are being used to train AI algorithms without explicit consent or awareness. This raises ethical questions about data privacy and the potential for misuse of user-generated information.

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Euronews 20 mar. 2026, 12:18 (9 hours ago)

Fact check: Are Pokémon GO players unwittingly helping to train AI?

The hit mobile game Pokémon GO has come under scrutiny following claims that images captured within the app may have been used to train AI systems developed by its creator, without players' consent. However, these images were not collected entirely without users’ awareness.

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Pokémon Go

Pokémon Go is a 2016 augmented reality (AR) mobile game developed and published by Niantic, in partnership with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, for iOS and Android devices. The game uses GPS to locate, capture, train, and battle Pokémon. It is free-to-play, featuring a freemium model that includes local advertising and offers in-app purchases for additional in-game items. Pokémon Go launched with approximately 150 Pokémon species, with new species introduced.

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Niantic

Niantic may refer to:Niantic people, tribe of American Indians Niantic (company), mobile app developer known for the mobile games Ingress and formerly Pokémon Go Niantic Spatial, spun-out company from Niantic Niantic Correctional Institution, now known as York Correctional Institution

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