Cops Are Buying ‘GeoSpy’, an AI That Geolocates Photos in Seconds

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) have confirmed purchases of GeoSpy, an AI technology that can geolocate photos almost instantly using visual clues like architecture and vegetation. Internal emails obtained by 404 Media reveal MDSO paid $85,500 for access, including a custom model trained for Miami-Dade County, while the LAPD's Robbery and Homicide Bureau is the only other known law enforcement user. Developed by Graylark Technologies, GeoSpy automates the geolocation tasks typically performed by OSINT researchers. MDSO's Cyber Crimes Bureau is piloting the tool, treating its outputs as leads that require corroboration through standard investigative methods, acknowledging the tool is not foolproof and is in a testing phase. An MDSO official stated the tool has been used in CSAM cases but has not yet led to any arrests or significant breakthroughs. Following 404 Media's previous reporting on LAPD's interest, the CEO of Graylark Technologies uploaded a photo from inside the Secret Service's Miami field office, prompting internal warnings about taking photos at training sessions.

(Source：404 Media)