Niantic använde miljontals 3D-skanningar från Pokémon Go-spelare för att träna AI-modeller, vilka nu utvecklas för navigationssystem i drönare och autonoma system med potentiella militära användningsområden. Detta har väckt kritik från integritetsexperter.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Pokémon Go is credited by the author for inspiring a new appreciation for the natural world as a 'playable space'. The game, downloaded 800m times, led the author to explore other location-based apps like Seek and Merlin Bird ID, fostering a deeper engagement with their surroundings.
Pokémon Go, the augmented reality mobile game, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Launched in 2016, it has garnered over a billion downloads and fostered a strong sense of community, with players meeting, forming relationships, and attending global events. The game has also positively impacted players' mental health, though it faced challenges like safety warnings and server strain.
受強颱巴威影響，原訂7月11日在台北捷運中山站舉辦的「Pokémon GO Fest 2026：全球」活動宣布7月11日暫停，12日是否舉行視天候決定。部分活動布置將提前拆除，寶可夢悠遊卡販售延至12日。遊戲內活動不受影響。
為慶祝寶可夢問世30週年，The Pokémon Company將於亞洲展開一系列活動，台灣站於今日（1日）發表「PokéXciting!」盛大慶典及「Pokémon Run 30」路跑等資訊，並有《Pokémon GO》特別遊戲內容。
An AI company, Niantic Spatial, has developed navigation technology for robots and drones using billions of real-world images collected from Pokémon Go players. This data, gathered over a decade, trains AI models for GPS-denied environments, raising ethical concerns among players about their data's use in military applications, despite assurances from the companies involved.
AI trained on Pokémon Go location scans may help military drones navigate without GPS, raising concerns over civilian data use for military purposes.
Politidex, a free mobile game, lets players catch and train UK politicians to build their own party, featuring over 18,000 characters, including all 650 MPs and local councillors, with gameplay focused on debates and parliamentary maneuvers.
