Mangaluru: The two-day ‘Beary’s Festival 2025’ was inaugurated by Skill Development Corporation President Kantha Nayak at the Karavali Utsava ground by the Karnataka Bearys Social and Cultural Forum on Saturday.

The festival includes a job fest which has attracted more than national and international 100 companies and more than 5,000 job applicants. Educational and career counseling sessions, medical check-up and blood donation camps, business meets, food fests, competitions, discussions on various issues, sessions for the benefit of youth and cultural events are also organized as a part of the festival.

Kantha Nayak, who addressed the gathering, called upon unemployed people to make the best use of the job fair as it would also make the organizers’ efforts worthwhile and advised the candidates who fail to get job not to be disappointed. She explained that it was important for candidates to hone their skills, along with gaining education, as it helps in job-hunting.

Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan lauded the efforts of the organizers for holding the festival aiming for communal harmony.

Pastor of Bejai Church Rev. Fr. Norman D’Souza spoke on the occasion and wished well for the festival.

Entrepreneur and TK Group member Umar TK was honoured with the ‘Motivational Award’.

Retired Superintendent of Police and Chairperson of the Organizing Committee GA Bava made the inaugural address. Moulana SB Mohamman Darimi offered dua for the programme. UT Farzana welcomed the gathering and Rafique Master was the Master of Ceremony.

State Cashew Development Board President Mamatha Gatti, NRI Forum Vice-president Dr. Arati Krishna, Presidency Group of Institutions Bengaluru Vice-chairman Suhail Ahmed, Presidency Group of Institutions Director Kausar Nisar Ahmed, Entrepreneurs Mustafa Bharat, Zakaria Jokatte, Sharief Whitestone, UT Ifthikar and UT Zulfikar Ali, SCDCC Bank Chairman Dr MN Rajendra Kumar, Nasir Luckystar, Musabba Beary, Mustafa Sullia, KM Aboobakar Siddiq, Sheik Irfani, Congress leaders KK Shahul Hamid, Padmaraj R and Pradeep D’Souza and Iqbal Parliya were among those who attended the inaugural event.

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TraceX Labs has announced the launch of GEOX AI, an advanced artificial intelligence platform capable of identifying the real-world location where a photograph or video was taken using only the visual content within the media.

Positioned as an enterprise-grade intelligence solution, GEOX AI leverages advanced computer vision and multi-agent AI to analyze pixel-level details such as architecture, road patterns, vegetation, signage, lighting, and environmental context. By interpreting these visual clues, the system can estimate—and in many cases precisely determine—the origin of an image or video.

AI-Powered Geolocation Intelligence

Marketed under the concept of “Locate Anywhere From Any Image,” GEOX AI is designed for intelligence operations where speed, accuracy, and reliability are critical. The platform currently supports:

  • 400+ analyses available
  • <10 seconds average response time
  • Up to 99% accuracy on landmark-based identification
  • Global coverage across diverse terrains and environments

Core Capabilities

GEOX AI integrates multiple intelligence features into a single platform:

  • Precise Geolocation:
    Identifies exact geographic coordinates using visual landmarks, architecture, vegetation, and cultural indicators.
  • Satellite Map View:
    Results are plotted on live satellite imagery with 2D/3D viewing options and multiple map styles for deeper analysis.
  • AI Reasoning Analysis:
    Provides a detailed explanation of how the system arrived at a conclusion, including confidence scoring.
  • Multi-Result Analysis:
    Returns multiple possible locations ranked by confidence, enabling cross-verification.
  • Intelligence PDF Export:
    Allows one-click generation of professional reports containing maps, coordinates, analysis, and structured findings.
  • Credit-Based Access:
    Agencies are allocated credits, with each analysis consuming one credit. Additional credits can be requested directly.

Speed Meets Intelligence

GEOX AI is designed to balance rapid processing with analytical depth:

  • Fast Mode: Delivers results within seconds for clear and high-context images
  • Advanced Mode: Performs deeper multi-step analysis for complex or ambiguous visuals
  • Built for real-time decision-making in high-pressure environments

How GEOX AI Works

The platform follows a simple and efficient workflow:

  1. Upload any image or video frame
  2. AI analyzes visual clues such as structures, terrain, and environment
  3. The system identifies location with coordinates, confidence score, and reasoning
  4. Results are displayed on an interactive satellite map
  5. Export a professional intelligence report in one click

A Breakthrough for Investigations

GEOX AI is expected to have wide-ranging applications across multiple domains:

  • Tracking the origin of images from social media and open sources
  • Supporting digital forensics and cyber investigations
  • Assisting law enforcement and intelligence operations
  • Helping journalists and OSINT analysts verify visual content
  • Providing support in missing person cases and threat intelligence scenarios

Enterprise Access and Deployment

GEOX AI is available to verified law enforcement agencies, intelligence organizations, and authorized enterprises. Access is provided through a structured system where organizations can request credentials and define their operational use cases.

Interested users can request access via tracexlabs.com or contact contact@tracexlabs.com, with response times typically within 24–48 hours.

Privacy Debate Intensifies

The launch of GEOX AI has also sparked renewed discussion around digital privacy. By demonstrating how location data can be extracted purely from visible elements within images, the platform highlights the potential risks associated with sharing photos online without considering what those visuals may reveal.

Conclusion

With GEOX AI, TraceX Labs is entering the rapidly evolving geolocation intelligence space with a platform that combines speed, precision, and real-world usability. As artificial intelligence continues to advance, tools like GEOX AI are expected to play a critical role in shaping the future of investigations, security, and digital intelligence.