With the rapid advancement of science and technology,artificial intelligence(AI)has become a significant force driving scientific development and social progress.In the field of geographical sciences,the application of AI technology is deepening,bringing revolutionary changes to the collection,analysis,and application of big data and spatio-temporal information,and demonstrating innovative and application potential in multiple aspects.This paper systematically reviews the development and application of AI in geographical sciences,providing a detailed introduction to the development trajectories of various AI fields such as machine learning,computer vision,natural language processing,planning systems,and large AI models,as well as their applications in geography.It discusses the problems and challenges of AI applications in geography and provides an outlook on the future development of interdisciplinary research between AI and geographical sciences.
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