AI-Assisted GIS Toward GEO-AI: Trends and Innovations Overview

This paper explores the convergence of Geographical Information System (GIS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the current context. While GIS has revolutionised geospatial information management and analysis, AI has opened new frontiers in advanced data processing and forecasting. This technological synergy offers unprecedented opportunities for policymakers to understand and shape (smart) communities in more effective, sustainable and liveable ways. The paper delves into the transformative impact of AI and geodata, exploring applications, benefits and challenges, and future prospects. The intersection of GIS and AI is giving rise to emerging trends that promise to transform the way we perceive and use Geographic Information (GI).