AI Meets the Road: Google Maps’ New Generative AI Features

This week, Robert and Haley explore how Google Maps is getting smarter with generative AI. With Gemini, Google’s latest AI chatbot, Maps can now offer personalized suggestions on places to visit, while summarizing reviews and answering destination-related questions. This is part of a growing trend as Google weaves AI into everything from search to navigation.

We dive into the newest features, like lane guidance precision for drivers and voice reporting in Waze, where users can just speak to report hazards or obstacles. Robert and Haley discuss how these updates could make Maps a go-to travel companion, helping users navigate not just roads but local experiences and destinations in a more intuitive way.

Tune in to hear how Google’s AI roadmap might transform how we travel, explore, and discover new places. If you’re curious about the future of AI in navigation and how it could change our daily commutes or travel plans, this episode is for you!