Artificial intelligence is coming after satellite data next. But, why?

‍What’s happening:‍

• Planet Labs (NYSE: PL) has launched a new partnership with artificial intelligence company Anthropic to leverage their popular large language model Claude to better understand geospatial satellite imagery
  

Why it matters:‍

• Leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence for satellite imagery has the potential to enable real time pattern recognition that could lead to breakthroughs for national security, wildfire prevention and even optimizing large agricultural operations
  

Going deeper:‍

• Planet Labs will begin immediately using their constant stream of global geospatial data in collaboration with Anthropic’s artificial intelligence model Claude, specifically focused on using complex reasoning and data analysis to unlock unique insights and also detect environmental anomalies
  
• Planet Labs satellite data represents one of the single largest datasets ever created that is focused solely on continuous observation of Earth
  

The intrigue:‍

• Planet Labs and Anthropic were both originally founded as Public Benefit Companies

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