The most popular navigation service in the world has just integrate various functions based on artificial intelligence. Google Maps joins the company’s long list of apps that are using AI to simplify processes and add more complete options. The big G has not only announced how they will work, but has confirmed that they can now be used.
Gemini is the name that Google has given to its language model, and the person in charge of vitaminar con IA a Google Maps so that users enjoy a better application. After the success with Chrome and Photos, now the GPS with the most users on the planet is going to take advantage of AI.
The company has, at the moment, two ways to integrate artificial intelligence into the app: improve searches with generative AI and add context to the places you search. And yes, both are now available, according to her own account Google on your blog.
AI improves searches on Google Maps
First of all, Google has already installed its language model to improve searches. Thanks to AI, it will now be easier to segment by tastes, qualities of the place or details that, until now, they had no place in Maps. It is now possible to be much more specific, which will help you find suitable places more quickly.
To give you an idea, now you can do the following search and let Google Maps understand what you are talking about: “Traditional Chinese restaurants that serve good Kung Pao chicken.”
The most common search, before the integration, would be “Chinese restaurant”, but with artificial intelligence the possibilities grow. With a good description, the AI is able to sift through reviews and photos to find a restaurant that meets your needs. And, of course, this can be extrapolated to bookstores, stores or any other type of business.
Context for images and summaries of interest
Google Maps did not want to focus only on searches. Once you find a place of interest, you are able to analyze the images, reviews and information to make a most interesting summary. All, again, thanks to artificial intelligence.
In the case of a restaurant, for example, it is capable of analyzing customer photographs and indicate what dish it is. This is especially useful when traveling, when you are not knowledgeable about gastronomy and a photograph is not useful to identify what dish it is.
Following with customers, AI can make a summary about what is the best thing about a place based on reviews. In the case of a Buddhist temple, you will be able to know what other tourists liked the most and better choose which areas to visit.
In general terms, this function, through artificial intelligence, is responsible for selecting, grouping and giving context to other clients’ recommendations. Using Google Maps will not be easier with AI, but it will be much faster and more efficient.
Unfortunately, even though these features are already active, only Americans can enjoy them. We have to wait, patiently, for Google Maps to decide to launch the option worldwide.
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