High-tech is progressing from generative AI and LLMs to the latest frontier consisting of large … [+]
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In today’s column, I examine the advancement of large language models (LLMs) toward a new generation of large geospatial models (LGM), an exciting and innovative frontier for the advent and extension of AI.
Humans possess and greatly rely upon a sense of geospatial awareness and reasoning, which is crucial for overall intelligence. Traditional generative AI and LLMs lack geospatial capacities, highlighting a missing component. To address this gap, the concept of large geospatial models (LGMs) emerges, aiming to combine LLMs with geospatial tendencies.
Human geospatial models are essential for everyday tasks, such as navigating a room, estimating distances, and visualizing spatial layouts. Geospatial intelligence plays a significant role in enhancing overall cognitive abilities.
The integration of LLMs with geospatial capabilities offers a promising pathway to bridge the gap between AI and geospatial reasoning. LGMs leverage vast datasets and spatial imagery to enhance geospatial understanding and provide meaningful insights.
Large geospatial models (LGMs) represent a significant evolution in AI, offering advanced spatial intelligence and applications across various domains. The potential of LGMs to transform industries and support complex decision-making processes is immense.
Stay tuned for further developments in the field of LGMs, as this innovative technology continues to redefine the boundaries of AI and geospatial intelligence.
