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Date Published
Author
Alex Tena
Word count
2561
Language
English
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None

Summary

Enterprises can now connect AI agents like ChatGPT and Gemini to geospatial data and workflows through the CARTO MCP Server, an innovation aimed at integrating AI with specialized geospatial tools. This integration is facilitated by the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open standard that allows AI agents to communicate with external tools and data sources, akin to how USB connects devices to computers. This development democratizes access to geospatial insights across organizations, enabling AI agents to perform complex spatial analyses, such as routing optimization and site selection, without requiring GIS expertise. The CARTO MCP Server offers secure, governed access to spatial data within existing cloud environments, maintaining compliance with governance policies. By providing a standardized connectivity layer, MCP eliminates the need for bespoke GIS integrations and allows spatial workflows to be distributed organization-wide. The CARTO platform, with over 200 components, supports advanced predictive analytics and integrates with tools like Google Earth Engine, enhancing the capabilities of AI agents in spatial reasoning and analysis.