Geomob

This podcast discusses how AI is rapidly transforming cartography. Cartographers Ken Field and Ian Muehlenhaus describe their “Map-a-Day with AI” project, where they use AI tools to create maps quickly and explore AI’s strengths and limitations. They argue that AI is automating much of the technical work of mapmaking, shifting human roles toward directing, prompting, and quality-checking maps rather than manually creating them. Despite concerns about accuracy, jobs, and misinformation, they see AI as a major technological shift that mapmakers must adapt to rather than ignore.

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This episode is made possible by support from our sponsor, Open Geospatial Consortium.

Denise is joined by Elena Field to discuss her journey from geology to leading geospatial efforts at the British Antarctic Survey. Discover her work in Antarctica, the role of geospatial data in polar research, and her volunteer efforts with MapAction in humanitarian crises.

In this episode, ecologist Tom Foxley explores how innovative spatial modeling techniques are transforming bat conservation in the UK. Using GPS and acoustic data, researchers can better understand bat movement patterns, identify critical habitats, and support more effective conservation strategies.

The conversation highlights the growing intersection of ecology, technology, and policy, showing how these tools are shaping smarter development planning that balances environmental protection with human needs. Discover how cutting-edge wildlife monitoring is helping protect biodiversity and offering new insights into the hidden lives of bats.

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Christian Rouffaert, CEO of Teragence, discusses innovative geospatial solutions for mapping invisible mobile network coverage, indoor signal analysis, and expanding into the US market. Learn how data-driven insights and user-friendly visualization are transforming telecom and geospatial industries.

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Join Ed and Steven as they discuss recent geospatial events in Cologne and Berlin, exploring topics like geocoding, routing engines, and community building in the geospatial sector. Discover insights into organizing successful meetups, challenges of venue sourcing, and upcoming events in the geo community.

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Thank you to GEO Business for sponoring this episode of the Geomon podcast.