# Pokémon Go Data Powers Military Drones

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Podcast: [Melbourne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838)
Published: 2026-06-12T07:18:00+00:00
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## Resource

Pokémon Go’s location data, harvested during its 2021 Pokéstops update, secretly trained AI that’s now powering Vantor’s drone navigation tech—designed for military use in GPS-challenged zones. While Niantic and Vantor claim the data never went directly to Vantor and the partnership is still nascent, privacy experts are alarmed: casual gamers didn’t sign up for their data fueling battlefield drones. This episode exposes how everyday digital footprints can quietly reshape national security tech. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3595602dc58a19dc

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