Niantic Spatial says Pokémon Go data is “not part of” its deal with spatial AI company Vantor, after concerns that game data could be used for military drones
The company says it no longer receives data from the monster-catching app after Niantic was acquired by Scopely
Kotaku Kenneth Shepard
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Discussion
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Gameranx
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Niantic Spatial Explains Why They Did Not And Cannot Sell Pokemon Go Data For Military Use
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@pokejungle
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As shared by @adriannatchalla.gay, a follow-up report by @kotaku.com includes pushback on the claim that Pokémon GO data is being used by Vantor kotaku.com/pokemon-go-n...
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@knoebel
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Niantic Spatial denies Pokémon GO Drones reports. — “Pokémon Go data is not part of its agreement with Vantor, and that Pokémon Go's data is not shared with Niantic Spatial since the company was spun off following the Scopely acquisition.” — kotaku.com/pokemon-go-n... …