Google Maps and Google Earth just got tons of new AI-powered features

Google on Thursday announced updates for some of its most popular apps, including Waze, Google Maps, and Google Earth. Needless to say, the updates include plenty of new Gemini AI integrations. Waze users will soon be able to report AI-assisted road incidents by simply talking to the app. Gemini AI will proces the information and add the correct type of incident in the app.

If you use Google Maps more than Waze, you'll also notice several new features in the app soon. Google tweaked the navigation experience to let you manage your route before you start driving. Also, Google Maps enhanced navigation will help ensure you don't miss your exit and merge using the proper lane.

There's also plenty of new Gemini AI integration in Google Maps, as the chatbot can now help you summarize reviews for nearby places and discover new attractions with a chat-like experience.

Finally, Google is also making Google Maps data available to third-party apps, including other AI applications that can use location data to better answer questions.

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