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Google Integrates Gemini AI into Maps and Waymo Robotaxis for Enhanced Safety and Navigation

Oct 31, 2024, 02:05 PM

Google has integrated its Gemini AI into Google Maps, enhancing the app with a range of new features. The AI-powered tools will provide users with AI-summarized reviews, answers to conversational questions, and enhanced navigation, including lane guidance. Additionally, Google Maps will offer a 3D parking feature and an expanded Immersive View covering 150 cities. These updates aim to improve user exploration and navigation, making the app more useful for holiday road trips and everyday use. The integration of Gemini AI is part of Google's broader strategy to leverage advanced AI capabilities across its products. In a related development, Waymo is exploring the use of Google's Gemini to train its robotaxis, aiming to enhance the safety and efficiency of its autonomous vehicles.