Link: Google Maps will use AI to answer questions about the new restaurant you want to try

Google Maps is introducing an AI-fueled update to enhance user discovery of new places and experiences. This enhancement includes the Immersive View feature and AI-generated "inspirational collections" for activities.

Users can now use descriptive queries like "things to do with friends at night" to find tailored suggestions such as speakeasies or live music venues. Regular search results will continue to be displayed underneath these AI-powered suggestions.

Another AI feature includes summarizing user reviews and answering customized user queries about locations. Users can interact with Google Maps more dynamically by asking specific questions like “Is it a quiet atmosphere?”

During a press briefing, Google Maps head Miriam Daniel highlighted the importance of providing accurate, up-to-date information sourced from daily updates. This ensures users receive reliable and current responses.

The AI enhancements and features like Immersive View, which now expands to 150 cities, strengthen Google Maps' utility. New navigation details and updated destination guidance further enrich the user experience.

Additionally, Google’s Waze app now supports reporting road incidents via voice, demonstrating a continual enhancement in user interaction and safety features. #

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