AI data extraction tool tested to speed up planning

Extract uses AI to ‘read’ planning documents and pull out useful information. First, it uses AI to understand the text, finding key details like permitted development rights, addresses and dates. Then, it identifies and extracts maps, using computer vision to trace boundaries and define specific areas. Finally, it uses geolocation techniques to place those areas accurately on a modern map. According to I.AI, by breaking down the task into these steps and using different AI tools for each, Extract can transform complex documents into structured, digital data that can be used for modern planning.