AI models are being used more and more in the geospatial field.
GeoAI is opening new possibilities for mapping and data analysis in many sectors, including disaster management. But it also raises ethical concerns and issues such as representation bias, transparency, environmental impact.
A new paper warns that AI use can deepen inequalities, lead to poor emergency decisions and cause high environmental costs, advocating for more responsible GeoAI: https://heigit.org/new-position-paper-unbox-responsible-geoai-navigating-climate-extreme-and-disaster-mapping/
