GEOINT Singularity

GEOINT Singularity describes a hypothetical future time when capabilities of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) have advanced to full information availability and transparency. Physical activity on the earth's surface would then be monitored, analyzed and made available in real time and the information would be used by government, business, and individuals for decision making.

The concept of the GEOINT Singularity was first proposed by Dr. Josef Koller at Center for Space Policy and Strategy in "The Future of Ubiquitous, Real-Time Intelligence – A GEOINT Singularity"^[1] describing the convergence of three major trends – the proliferation of remote sensing technologies (such as satellites, drones, and other sensors), the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) analytics to process and analyze large data sets, and the expansion of communication networks (such broadband connectivity from space). The convergence of these trends would eventually lead monitoring and analyzing all physical activity on the earth's surface.

The potential consequences of approaching a GEOINT Singularity are not yet fully understood but could include improvements in agriculture, disaster response, and environmental monitoring. However, there are also concerns about potential negative consequences such in privacy, security and the general misuse of information.