UN Open GIS Monthly meeting 2024-12-04

Slide 1:

Thank you Hidenori for the introduction!

Please give me just five minutes to introduce new technologies.

OK, Let’s get started.

Today, I’ll cover three topics:

Generative AI with Sandboxed Databases,

Generative AI with Sandboxed File Systems,

and the Open Source AI Definition.

Slide 2:

Let me start with Generative AI and DuckDB, as a sandboxed database.

DuckDB is a database that works in your browser and has geospatial features like PostGIS.

I’ve developed a system where you can query geospatial data using natural language.

For example:

Which country has a smaller land area than Japan?

You can also see the SQL query output by the generative AI in this screenshot

It is written at the top of the screen

Which country is closest in size to Japan?

Which is closer to Japan, South Korea or Taiwan?

Slide 3:

Here’s how it works:

You ask a question in natural language, the AI translates it into an SQL query, and DuckDB processes it in your browser.

The results are displayed on a map, making geospatial data easy to explore and understand.

Slide 4:

Next, let’s look at Generative AI with Sandboxed File Systems, or OPFS.

OPFS stands for Origin Private File System, which runs securely in your browser.

I’ve developed a system that lets you change map styles using natural language.

For example:

Make the name of the country in blue.

Make the national border line in green.

Slide 5:

Here’s how it works:

You give a natural language instruction, and the AI updates the file system to apply the changes.

The map is then updated automatically.

This makes map style editing simple and accessible, even for non-experts.

Slide 6:

Finally, let’s talk about OSAID, the Open Source AI Definition, published by the Open Source Initiative.

OSAID promotes freedom for AI systems, requiring openness in source code, training data, and parameters.

Currently, no major generative AI systems fully comply with OSAID,

which makes it challenging to integrate GIS and generative AI while using only open-source softwares.

However, small-scale generative AI models have shown great potential for specific applications.

I’m motivated to develop an OSAID-compliant and GIS-specific generative AI.

I am also interested in combining generative AI and GeoAI

Conclusion:

Thank you for your attention!

Now, I’ll hand it back to Hidenori.

Over to you

Other

I know South Korea is facing tough times.

I deeply respect the courage of its people.

My thoughts are with you all.

I wanted to tell you this much.