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Geospatial AI

Artificial intelligence in GIS

As problems become more complex, geographic information system (GIS) software enriched with AI is the key technology to meet the moment.

AI and GIS: Location intelligence at scale

GIS software analyzes complex systems and vast datasets to enhance operations. Combined with AI, it delivers insights faster and at unprecedented scale, enabling greater automation, prediction, and optimization.

Automate analytics workflows

Geospatial AI automates data analysis, reducing the time and resources needed to unlock deeper insights from data.

Elevate predictive analytics

Geospatial AI detects patterns and anomalies in vast multivariable data to reduce uncertainty, spot opportunities, and model future scenarios.

Optimize operational performance

Geospatial AI models and monitors operations in real time to iteratively refine solutions that maximize resources and drive efficiencies.

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Accelerating analysis with automation

In this example, GIS identifies landslide-prone areas, then a pretrained AI model pinpoints vulnerable structures.

Geospatial AI is already transforming industries

Versatile across sectors, the technology brings clarity to complex operations by revealing opportunities and risks. For more examples, get the AI ebook.

REAL-TIME AWARENESS

Monitoring changes automatically and at scale

Microsoft partnered with Esri and Impact Observatory to build an AI-powered land-cover map. Geospatial AI enables automated land-use monitoring at 10-meter resolution, significantly increasing the scale and frequency of global observations compared to previous methods. The capability will help answer pressing questions about the human footprint, weather pattern changes, and environmental issues.

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ArcGIS is the leading software for geospatial AI

ArcGIS is the world’s leading GIS software, with mature, proven, embedded AI. Made by Esri, ArcGIS is an enterprise geospatial platform that delivers the advantage of a geographic approach to problem-solving. It integrates smoothly with other business systems and enables AI-powered geospatial analysis across all data.

Equipped with pretrained AI models

ArcGIS includes more than 75 pretrained models that have been battle-tested for common workflows such as object detection in imagery.

Access to comprehensive data

Unparalleled authoritative datasets and high-resolution imagery significantly enhance AI capabilities, ensuring accuracy and speeding analysis.

Simplified user experience

AI assistants and conversational interfaces boost productivity, ease adoption, and democratize spatial analysis across organizations.

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Ready-to-use models meet business needs

In this example, a pretrained AI model in ArcGIS is used to identify where vegetation threatens power lines, saving time and avoiding costly, labor-intensive inspections.

Transparent and trustworthy AI

Esri is committed to responsible AI development in ArcGIS

Organizational data stays private and protected in ArcGIS, a platform relied on by highly regulated industries. ArcGIS clearly explains AI predictions and decisions, gives users control to adjust models, and includes guardrails for bias prevention and fairness.

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