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Area of Science:

  • Geomatics and Spatial Information Science
  • Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • What3Words is a popular geocoding system using three-word phrases for location identification.
  • Its adoption spans logistics and emergency services globally.
  • Concerns exist regarding the reliability and potential for address confusion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate claims of What3Words unreliability.
  • To analyze the algorithm's potential for creating confusable addresses.
  • To discuss the implications for critical and emergency use cases.

Main Methods:

  • Algorithmic analysis of the What3Words geocoding system.
  • Identification and quantification of confusable address pairs.
  • Spatial analysis of the proximity of similar addresses.

Main Results:

  • The What3Words algorithm generates numerous pairs of confusable addresses.
  • Some confusable addresses are located in close proximity.
  • The system's design inherently increases the risk of misidentification.

Conclusions:

  • The What3Words algorithm produces address pairs that are easily confused.
  • This poses significant risks for applications requiring precise location data, particularly in emergencies.
  • Further scrutiny of geocoding systems is needed for critical infrastructure.