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POI classification and OSM, a match made in hell

marklit Sunday, December 07, 2025
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The article discusses the challenges of classifying Points of Interest (POIs) using OpenStreetMap (OSM) data, highlighting the inconsistencies and complexities in the OSM tagging system that make automated POI classification difficult. The author explores the limitations of using OSM data for this purpose and suggests the need for better standardization and tooling to improve the reliability of POI classification.
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