Esri’s AI Assistants: Tricksy Tools, Worthy Work
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https://doi.org/10.15353/acmla.n178.7461Mots-clés :
Artificial intelligence, AI, Geospatial data, Data centre, GISRésumé
ReviewEsri’s June 2026 updates have a suite of tweaks, additions, and toys to play with (Szukalski & Wrightsell-Hughes, 2026). Like many tech companies, they are certainly working hard to improve what they offer and ensure they keep advancing the technology. Users have plenty to work with in new 3D viewer options, inter-connected data operations tools, and analysis. [...]
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