This study aims to comprehensively evaluate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in geographic information systems (GIS) in Scopus database. The PRISMA guideline was adopted to aid article selection. A total of 40 articles were analyzed using the VOSviewer software to identify trends, patterns and related keyword phrases. Results revealed that the number of published articles on the topic has increased significantly between 2021 and 2023, with China and Italy being the countries that rank most positively in publishing papers about the application of AI in GIS. The majority of articles have been published in the journal Sustainability, suggesting that the journal is a popular outlet for research in the field. The three clusters of related keywords identified in this study provide a comprehensive overview of various aspects and applications of AI in GIS, including “Geographic information system”, “machine learning”, and “big data”. This study provided a valuable background for future research in this area and can inform regulators, policymakers, and researchers about the capabilities of AI in GIS for many different fields.