Google wants you to turn to its navigation appQueenie Wong | (TNS) Los Angeles TimesSearch giant Google wants people to use its navigation app for more than just finding directions and avoiding traffic. The tech giant is adding generative AI features to Google Maps so people can easily get recommendations for places to go and activities to do. With 2 billion people using Google Maps every month, the company envisions people also will turn to the navigation app for inspiration, executives said at a press event at the company’s Street View Garage in Palo Alto on Wednesday. Tech companies such as Meta, Apple and Microsoft have been responding to this change by infusing more generative AI tools into their products. Daniel said when Google Maps provides users answers to their questions, the company isn’t using individualized information to provide personal results but contextual ones.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 06, 2024 14:27 UTC