Google is "transforming Maps with the power of Gemini models, helping you get answers to complex questions about the world," Google's parent company, Alphabet, announced in an Oct. 31 press release. AI has already "helped us build new experiences for over a decade," but will now be a part of Maps in a largely new way, according to the company.

Google Maps users can now ask Gemini for inspiration on what to do and Waze users will be able to report incidents verbally.

Google Maps is going to start helping you find new places to visit and answer questions about different locations thanks to Gemini.

Google is bringing its Gemini AI assistant into more of its software suite, announcing several new features for Google Maps.

And next month, Google will start adding more detailed lane information to some metropolitan areas.

Google Maps and Waze use AI to offer better driving directions and arrival information for drivers, along with new reporting tools. Rivian also adds a Google AI feature.

(AP Photo/Michael Liedtke) PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) — Google Maps is heading down a new road steered by artificial intelligence. The shift announced Thursday will bring more of the revolutionary AI technology that Google already has been baking into its ...

Google Maps will offer an enhanced navigation experience soon, as well as Gemini AI integration for discovery and reviews.

Google hopes the next time you're looking for a new restaurant or something to do, you'll find it with Google Maps. Powered by Gemini, Google's generative AI model, Google Maps is getting a recommendations engine that curates experiences and suggestions based on your searches.

Google Maps is getting a big update that’s supposed to help you find new places to visit with AI. Starting this week, you’ll be able to explore more locations with Immersive View and search for specific spots based on a descriptive query like “things to do with friends at night.”

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With the introduction of Google's AI-powered Gemini technology, the maps are now being set up to become entertainment guides in addition to navigational tools.