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GPT-6 Astra and ChatGPT Work generate running routes from OSM data

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Blogger Simon Willison detailed his experience using GPT-6 Astra and ChatGPT Work to generate running routes, which successfully created 5K and 10K loops from his home using OpenStreetMap data. The AI tool, which took 27 minutes to complete the task, provided the routes as downloadable GPX and GeoJSON files, along with an embedded visualization. Willison noted a lack of transparency regarding the exact code and processes used by the AI, which he found frustrating. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates AI's capability in practical, real-world applications like route generation, though transparency remains a concern.

RANK_REASON User-generated content detailing the use of an AI tool for a specific task.

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GPT-6 Astra and ChatGPT Work generate running routes from OSM data

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Simon Willison TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Generating running routes with GPT-6 Astra and ChatGPT Work

    <p>Here's a neat thing I had <a href="https://simonwillison.net/2026/Aug/30/understanding-chatgpt-work/">ChatGPT Work</a> with GPT-6 Astra (Max) do this morning:</p> <blockquote> <p><code>I live at &lt;my address&gt;. Figure out 5K and 10K running routes from me that loop from my…

  2. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Generating running routes with GPT-6 Astra and ChatGPT Work https://simonwillison.net/2026/Sep/12/astra-running-routes/ # AI # Python # OpenSource

    Generating running routes with GPT-6 Astra and ChatGPT Work https://simonwillison.net/2026/Sep/12/astra-running-routes/ # AI # Python # OpenSource

    LINKS simonwillison.net/…/astra-running-routes

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