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    Pokémon Go Surveillance Scandal: From Conspiracy Theory to Confirmed Reality

    November 22, 2024 • 1 min read

    A 2016 conspiracy theory about Pokémon Go being used as a surveillance tool has been validated by Niantic's own admission. The company now openly acknowledges using the game to collect massive amounts of user data for AI-powered 3D mapping of private spaces.

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    From Spy Tech to Pokémon: How CIA-Funded Technology Birthed a Gaming Sensation

    November 21, 2024 • 1 min read

    Discover the unexpected journey of Pokémon Go from its origins in CIA-funded satellite technology to global gaming phenomenon. The story reveals how Niantic Labs' founder John Hanke transformed intelligence agency innovations into mainstream entertainment that captured millions.

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