The article discusses a powerful AI tool named GeoSpy, developed by Graylark Technologies, which can geolocate photos within seconds by analyzing features like vegetation and architecture. This tool, initially available for public use, has attracted attention for its potential misuse by law enforcement, private companies, and individuals with malicious intentions, such as stalkers. The founder of GeoSpy has publicly condemned these requests for misuse and has since restricted public access to the tool. The technology raises concerns about privacy and the ease with which it can be exploited to gather sensitive information.

Key Points:

• GeoSpy uses AI to geolocate images based on visual features.
• The tool has been available to the public and attracted positive and negative attention.
• Law enforcement and private entities are targeted users of this technology.
• Concerns about misuse include stalking and privacy violations.
• The founder has closed public access to the tool after media inquiries.
• The ease of use makes advanced geolocation accessible to those without extensive training.
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