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Use an AI Assistant to Explore the Pickleball Market
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ArcGIS Business Analyst Web App includes an AI assistant—Business Analyst assistant (preview)(opens in new tab)—to help you with map-based analytical workflows. The assistant can create complete maps based on a text prompt or be embedded in longer workflows to increase productivity, making it useful for new and experienced users alike.
In this tutorial, you are interested in expanding a business that sells equipment for pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in the United States(opens in new tab). Using the AI assistant, you’ll generate a color-coded map that shows pickleball activity to help you decide where your next target market is. You’ll also learn how the assistant can provide tips to improve your map.
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