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Research updates, product notes, and longer-form writing on geospatial intelligence.
For researchers
ENGINEERINGApr 2026Geospatial AI's Reference RepositoryVitae sapien pellentesque habitant morbi tristique senectus et netus et malesuada fames ac turpis egestas.
For engineers
ENGINEERINGApr 2026Research Demonstration: Fire Prediction ModelA research demonstration of the Columbus Earth Large Geospatial Model applied to fire prediction — using geospatial AI to forecast fire risk and behavior at scale.
For engineers
ENGINEERINGApr 2026Why We're Building an LGMQuis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum.
For engineers
ENGINEERINGApr 2026The Large Geospatial Model: Our TimelineNeque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam.
For engineers
ENGINEERINGApr 2026Turning Dormant Data UsableNemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos.
For builders
PRODUCTApr 2026Faster Site Selection with ColumbusHow Columbus Pro accelerates site selection for real estate and business expansion — replacing weeks of manual GIS work with conversational spatial intelligence.
For engineers
ENGINEERINGApr 2026Mapping the Unknown: Generative Geospatial LayersSed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam.
For builders
PRODUCTApr 2026Announcing Columbus Pro pre-ordersColumbus Earth opens pre-orders for Columbus Pro — the agentic GIS platform built for site selection, due diligence, and location research.
For travelers
PRODUCTApr 2026Using Elio for fun researchHow to use Elio's geospatial AI for personal research — exploring data about cities, neighborhoods, and destinations in ways that go beyond standard travel guides.
For travelers
PRODUCTApr 2026A guide to Spain: Written by ElioElio's AI-powered guide to Spain — regions, cities, and experiences recommended through geospatial intelligence for travelers and city-curious explorers.
For engineers
ENGINEERINGApr 2026Earth Recipes: How a World Would ThinkExcepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
For travelers
PRODUCTApr 2026A guide to Europe: Cheap but unique citiesElio's guide to Europe's most affordable yet distinctive cities — off-the-beaten-path destinations selected through geospatial analysis of cost, culture, and character.
For engineers
ENGINEERINGApr 2026Why LLMs Didn't Cut ItDuis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
For travelers
PRODUCTApr 2026A guide to Madrid: Written by ElioElio's AI-generated guide to Madrid — neighborhoods, hidden spots, local culture, and travel tips curated through spatial intelligence.
For engineers
ENGINEERINGApr 2026What is a Large Geospatial Model?Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
For travelers
PRODUCTApr 2026How to choose cities within to live in: by ElioElio's approach to helping you choose a city to live in — weighing neighborhoods, walkability, culture, and quality of life through geospatial intelligence.
For the interested
COMPANY NEWSApr 2026Join us! Research opportunities for the rebelliousColumbus Earth is hiring — open research opportunities for those who want to build the Large Geospatial Model and help shape the future of geospatial AI.
For engineers
ENGINEERINGApr 2026The Philosophy of a Universal Geospatial ModelLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
For builders
PRODUCTApr 2026Elio: Building a useful mapping AIHow Columbus Earth built Elio — a mapping AI that returns actual maps and geographic reasoning, not just text. The design decisions behind making AI genuinely useful for location questions.
For travelers
COMPANY NEWSApr 2026Elio: V2 new featuresA look at what's new in Elio V2 — the latest updates to Columbus Earth's social super map, bringing new features for city exploration and travel discovery.
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