Full artificial intelligence is coming to Google Maps!
With Gemini AI integration, Google will offer interactive and real-time location-based experiences on Maps, Earth and Waze platforms.
Google is taking a step that will delight map and navigation users. Gemini integrates AI technology into Google Maps, Earth and Waze platforms. The company will not only update the map data; it will radically change the user experience. Here are the details...
Google integrates Gemini artificial intelligence model into Maps, Earth and Waze apps
Thanks to Gemini AI, we are entering a smarter, more efficient and more user-friendly era in Google's map ecosystem. For example, route suggestions in Google Maps are now smarter, while an artificial intelligence system that can quickly solve complex analyses for city planners is being established.
Google Maps has become a large platform currently used by more than 10 million websites and applications worldwide. With the Gemini AI integration, the platform will have the ability to analyse instant location data in real time.
This means developers will be able to offer more interactive experiences based on location. For example, car manufacturer Rivian will integrate the Places API powered by Gemini into its in-car infotainment system, providing drivers with AI-summarised information about nearby restaurants, shops and grocery stores.
There are also new developments on the Google Earth side. Gemini AI brings a major innovation for city planners, although it is of little interest to ordinary users. Artificial intelligence can solve complex analyses in minutes and provide visualisation. For example, when a transport planner is considering where to place electric vehicle charging stations, Gemini AI will be able to instantly present the most suitable points and efficient areas.
Google Maps users will be able to make location-based recommendations and route discoveries with smarter search results. New features include the display of important landmarks on the route, indication of parking availability at the destination, and the addition of special details for walking navigation.
The Waze platform has also received its share of the latest innovation. Now users will be able to report road conditions more fluently thanks to natural language processing (NLP). For example, when you see an obstacle on the road, you will be able to report the situation just by speaking. Moreover, towards the end of the year, new safety features such as school zone alerts will be available for both iOS and Android users.
