‘You were the product the whole time’: Pokémon Go fans react to quietly being used to help robots deliver pizza

Niantic Spatial, a new venture from the creators of Pokémon Go, is finding innovative ways to use the data collected from the popular augmented reality (AR) game. Pokémon Go, which became a global sensation in 2016, encouraged players to explore their surroundings to capture virtual creatures like Snorlax and Squirtle. This game introduced many people to the concept of AR, blending digital elements with the real world. Now, Niantic Spatial aims to leverage the vast amount of data gathered from these AR experiences to develop new applications and technologies. This could potentially transform how we interact with digital content in our everyday environments, offering exciting possibilities for the future of AR technology. QUESTION: How might the use of AR data from games like Pokémon Go influence the development of future technologies and impact the way we interact with the world around us?