{"id":770346,"date":"2026-01-11T19:59:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T03:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/about\/newsroom\/?post_type=arcnews&p=770346"},"modified":"2026-01-09T15:49:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T23:49:41","slug":"ai-assistants-in-arcgis-provide-practical-help-and-give-useful-results","status":"publish","type":"arcnews","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/about\/newsroom\/arcnews\/ai-assistants-in-arcgis-provide-practical-help-and-give-useful-results","title":{"rendered":"AI Assistants in ArcGIS Provide Practical Help and Give Useful Results"},"author":5752,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"sync_status":"","episode_type":"","audio_file":"","castos_file_data":"","podmotor_file_id":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","filesize_raw":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","itunes_episode_number":"","itunes_title":"","itunes_season_number":"","itunes_episode_type":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[369852,10382,472991],"tags":[492232,4381,157432,163382,18442],"arcnews_issues":[493311],"class_list":["post-770346","arcnews","type-arcnews","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-artificial-intelligence--ai","category-esri-technology","category-gis","tag-ai-assistants","tag-apps","tag-arcgis","tag-arcgis-online","tag-data-collection","arcnews_issues-winter-2026","arcnews_sections-esri-technology"],"acf":{"short_description":"Esri has expanded and enhanced AI-powered assistants across ArcGIS. They are steeped in the trusted security Esri is known for.","pdf":{"host_remotely":false,"file":"","file_url":""},"flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Available AI assistants<\/h2>\r\nTo help users boost productivity, streamline workflows, and access information faster, Esri has expanded and enhanced AI-powered assistants across ArcGIS\u2014and they are all steeped in the trusted security Esri is known for.\r\n\r\nThese assistants\u2014available in beta or preview\u2014now support natural language input, transforming how users interact with ArcGIS. From data collection, cartographic labeling, and translation to app creation, coding, and storytelling, AI assistants make many GIS tasks more intuitive and efficient.\r\n\r\nHere\u2019s a roundup of the AI assistants that are available now.\r\n

Quickly Improve Metadata for Items in ArcGIS<\/h3>\r\nUse the Item Details assistant (beta) to get suggestions on titles, summaries, descriptions, tags, and field properties when filling out item details. Integrated directly into the item page, this assistant enhances searchability by both people and AI. Available in ArcGIS Online in private beta and ArcGIS Enterprise 12.0 in beta, this assistant supports the creation of meaningful, complete, and discoverable metadata, whether users are creating content from scratch or refining it.\r\n

A Helper for ArcGIS Arcade Expressions<\/h3>\r\nThe Arcade assistant (beta) helps users write Arcade expressions more efficiently. It supports a variety of tasks, including doing field calculations; making pop-ups; writing attribute and element expressions; creating labels; generating renderers for smart mapping; and aggregating field expressions, such as clustering or binning. The assistant uses a consistent language and toolset across experiences and is currently available in Map Viewer, ArcGIS Web Editor, and Scene Viewer. Support for the assistant will also be added in other areas where authoring Arcade expressions is possible.\r\n

Work Faster in ArcGIS Business Analyst<\/h3>\r\nThe Business Analyst assistant (preview) employs natural language prompts to help users complete common tasks more quickly, such as generating reports, building color-coded maps, and comparing sites. This in-app tool makes mapping and analysis more accessible to users with varying levels of experience. By simplifying workflows in ArcGIS Business Analyst, the assistant helps users focus on garnering insight rather than managing the interface."},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":770347,"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Easily Find Maps, Layers, and Data in Microsoft Teams<\/h3>\r\nAccelerate productivity with the ArcGIS for Teams assistant (beta). Using natural language prompts or search queries, users get step-by-step guidance; relevant search results; and recommendations for ArcGIS maps, layers, datasets, and more. The assistant makes it easier to find ArcGIS items without leaving Microsoft Teams.\r\n

Equip Communities to Use ArcGIS Hub<\/h3>\r\nThe ArcGIS Hub assistant (beta) is designed to help users interact with open data more intuitively. Embedded within an organization\u2019s Hub site, it interprets natural language questions and produces answers using the public datasets shared on that site. Available with an ArcGIS Hub Premium license, the assistant finds relevant content and, if applicable, returns answers along with a map displaying related spatial data. This makes complex data easier to understand and empowers users to make informed decisions.\r\n

The Robust Capabilities of ArcGIS Pro Get Democratized<\/h3>\r\nThe ArcGIS Pro assistant (beta) enhances the ArcGIS Pro experience by enabling users of varying abilities to take advantage of the software\u2019s robust capabilities. With the assistant, users can explore documentation, generate ArcPy code and SQL and openCypher queries, and trigger common actions using natural language. Available now in private beta through the Early Adopter Community, this assistant is accessible by invitation only. To request to be added to the Early Adopter Community for the ArcGIS Pro assistant, go to links.esri.com\/pro-assistant."},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":770348,"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Multiple AI Tools in ArcGIS StoryMaps<\/h3>\r\nFour tools in the ArcGIS StoryMaps assistant (beta) help creators craft more engaging, accessible, and visually consistent stories through intelligent, context-aware support. The Writing assistant refines tone and structure to make text more polished and audience appropriate. The Insights assistant provides metrics related to readability, tone, and estimated reading time to help authors fine-tune their stories. The Accessibility assistant suggests descriptive alternative text for images to ensure inclusivity and compliance with accessibility best practices. Finally, the Theme assistant generates cohesive color and font combinations based on written prompts, helping users design compelling stories.\r\n

Help for Building Surveys in ArcGIS Survey123<\/h3>\r\nThe Survey123 assistant (preview) lets users quickly transform their ideas into structured questions and draft surveys in ArcGIS Survey123. Using natural language prompts in a conversational interface, users generate surveys and refine them in the web de-signer. The assistant\u2019s translation capability makes it easier to localize surveys by converting questions into multiple languages in both Survey123 Connect and the web designer. Additionally, users can implement machine learning models in the Survey123 field app to analyze image responses and automatically classify conditions, detect objects, or redact sensitive information from photos.\r\n

Get Fast Answers from Esri Documentation<\/h3>\r\nThe documentation assistant (beta) provides a seamless, natural-language interface for interacting with Esri documentation. Users can ask direct questions and receive clear, concise answers without having to manually browse through pages. The assistant helps locate specific details, understand configuration steps, and discover best practices\u2014making it easier to find the right information faster.\r\n

Create Multilingual Experiences in ArcGIS Instant Apps<\/h3>\r\nSimplify the translation process for ArcGIS Instant Apps by using the translation assistant (preview). This powerful tool, accessed through the language switcher feature, helps quickly convert app content into multiple languages, reducing manual effort. Whether preparing apps for global audiences or complying with specific requirements, the assistant makes it easier to deliver inclusive experiences. Keep in mind, it\u2019s always good practice to review translations for accuracy."},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":770349,"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Why You Can Trust AI in ArcGIS<\/h2>\r\nAs AI assistants get integrated across ArcGIS, security teams at various organizations are asking important questions about the safety of AI. To build confidence in Esri\u2019s commitment to security and data protection, Esri has clearly outlined its principles when it comes to developing with AI and is offering practical resources to users.\r\n\r\nA new Trusted AI tab can be found on Esri\u2019s ArcGIS Trust Center website<\/a>. There, users can explore Esri\u2019s guiding principles for AI, which revolve around security, privacy, transparency, fairness, reliability, and accountability.\r\n\r\nAdditional resources within the Trust AI tab include:\r\n