Google Delivers New AI Features To Maps, Google Earth, Waze Apps

Erica Kollmann

November 03, 2024

Alphabet, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has added new generative AI capabilities to its Google Maps, Waze and Google Earth offerings through the company's Gemini AI model. Here's a look at the new capabilities available in some of Google's most commonly used apps.

Google Maps: Users can now ask Google Maps for inspiration on where to go and what to do curated with Gemini AI. Questions like, "things to do with friends at night" will produce local results curated with Gemini, including a summarized review of the location. Users can also ask follow-up questions like where to park or if the venue offers outdoor seating.

Read More: AMD To Benefit From AI ‘Competitive Arms Race’: Goldman Sachs

Waze: Google has added a Conversational Reporting feature to the Waze app which allows users to report a range of incidents, including traffic, potholes and accidents by tapping the reporting button and speaking naturally. Gemini AI models allow Waze to understand the user, add a real-time report to the map and even ask relevant follow-up questions to categorize the report.

The new feature will launch in beta to select English-speaking users this week and will expand to more users and languages in the coming months, Google said.

Google Earth: Google also updated Maps and Google Earth with new generative AI capabilities to provide developers and urban planners with real-world information and to help solve geospatial problems. "Grounding" is a new capability that allows developers to use Google’s place data to help make answers generated by LLMs more factual by reflecting updates from the 250 million places in Google Maps.

Starting next month, Google will also bring Gemini capabilities to Google Earth allowing urban planners to access deeper, city-level insights and significantly reduce the time spent analyzing data.

Google's new AI-powered features come on the heels of OpenAI's announcement that ChatGPT is now capable of crawling the web for up-to-date news, sports scores, stock quotes and more. The companies are competing, along with other major tech players, to bring AI to the consumer level through everyday devices and apps.

GOOG Price Action: According to data from Benzinga Pro, Alphabet shares ended Friday's session 0.02% lower at $172.65.

Read Also:

Shock October Jobs Report Leaves Fed In ‘Tight Spot:’ Experts Say Interest Rate Cuts Ahead

Image: Shutterstock

Recommended

"King of the Quants": Please Don't Take This Warning Lightly... - Ad

Did You See Trump's Bombshell Exec. Order 001? - Ad

Elon's New Tech Could Be Bigger Than Tesla & SpaceX... Combined - Ad

ATLANTA (AP) — Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in payments under legislation set for a final Senate vote in the coming days.

Edmunds: The best midsize SUVs for families in 2025

Along with smartphones and streaming subscriptions, the three-row SUV is now a staple of American family life. And since nearly every automaker sells one, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming.

Do NOT Buy Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Tesla, or ANY Major Tech Stock...

Do NOT Buy Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Tesla, or ANY Major Tech Stock... - Ad

31 billionaires (including: Warren Buffett, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and more) are quietly unloading shares of their OWN stocks at RECORD pace... But why? Wall Street legend Eric Fry says it's because, soon: "America's most popular stocks like Nvidia, Apple, Meta, Tesla, and thousands more... are set to come plummeting back to Earth." Erasing YEARS of investor profits... Sparking a $17 trillion PANIC on Wall Street...

What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?

A large number of have been reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks, sparking speculation and concern over who sent them and why.

Average rate on 30-year mortgage snaps 3-week slide and rises to highest level since late November

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose this week to its highest level since late November, reflecting a recent uptick in the bond yields that lenders use as a guide to price home loans.

5 Military Stocks to Invest In

5 Military Stocks to Invest In - Ad

As violence spreads across the globe will you stay on the sidelines? We can't stop war, but you can win from it. These 5 military growth stocks could potentially build your personal wealth during global turmoil. Historically, similar stocks have seen growth of up to 16,270% in just 18 months.

US senator says mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey region should be 'shot down, if necessary'

A U.S. senator has called for spotted flying over sensitive areas in New Jersey and other parts of the Mid-Atlantic region to be “shot down, if necessary,” as it remains unclear who owns them.

Bill Ackman Says Events Around The Scuttled Spending Bill Provide A Road Map For 'Rapid DOGE Progress'

Bill Ackman outlined a three-step strategy for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to influence policy, citing its role in the rejection of the spending bill.

A Strange Twist Is About to Hit the AI Market That Almost Nobody Sees Coming...

A Strange Twist Is About to Hit the AI Market That Almost Nobody Sees Coming... - Ad

If you have any money in AI stocks right now, or if you're even thinking about it, you need to see what's going on. The truth is, the moves we've seen in tech and AI stocks over the last couple of months could be the start of something much bigger. That's why I've put together this special presentation with Wall Street legend, Charles Mizrahi.

Blinken will avoid Ukraine and the Middle East at a divided UN Security Council

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Secretary of State will make what is likely his final trip in office to the this week, capping his engagements with the world body after a tumultuous four years that saw war return to Europe and multiple crises in the Middle East.

Jim Cramer Bullish On Netflix Nearing $1,000 And AMD's 'Cheap' Valuation Despite Nvidia Dominance

Jim Cramer expressed strong buying conviction for Netflix Inc. during Wednesday's Lightning Round on "Mad Money," as the streaming giant's shares traded near $934 amid broader tech market strength.

There's Only ONE AI Company That Matters

There's Only ONE AI Company That Matters - Ad

It's not Nvidia, AMD, IBM, or any new startup. It's not even an artificial intelligence company... yet it holds the key to the entire AI market. Get all the details of the critical technology that the entire AI sector needs to survive.

Mark Cuban's Unconventional Morning Routine: 'You're Going To Be Shocked'

Billionaire Mark Cuban shared his daily routine, which he believes might surprise many.

Titanic builder Harland and Wolff to be bought by Spain's Navantia

LONDON (AP) — The future of the Northern Ireland-based Harland and Wolff shipbuilder, which famously built the Titanic, appears to have been safeguarded on Thursday after the Spanish state-owned business Navantia stepped in to buy it.

Set Your Alarm For 1:59 P.M. on January 31st Because THESE Stocks Set To Rocket Up

Set Your Alarm For 1:59 P.M. on January 31st Because THESE Stocks Set To Rocket Up - Ad

1:59 P.M. on January 31st. Set an alarm for that. Because you need to be prepared for an event that will send a certain group of stocks rocketing upward.

China's exports slow, imports decline, in November falling below forecasts

HONG KONG (AP) — China’s exports slowed in November and its imports declined, falling below forecasts and underscoring potential weakness in trade at a time when its leaders are striving to boost the economy after the shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Elon Musk Vs. RFK Jr.: Obesity Crisis Debate Sparks Struggle For Trump's Influence

Debate over tackling U.S. obesity epidemic sparks contrasting views from Trump's orbit: lifestyle changes vs. easier access to weight-loss drugs.

What's Going On in This Strange Facility Near Mar-A-Lago?

What's Going On in This Strange Facility Near Mar-A-Lago? - Ad

Most people have no clue this unassuming facility exists. Yet the minute Donald Trump takes office... This could be the most important building in America. More important than the Capital, the Pentagon... even the White House. Because this may well be the epicenter of Trump's New Manhattan Project.

Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — , clad in tuxedo and black tie, took the stage at President-elect Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort shortly after the election with all the swagger of the winning candidate himself.

MacKenzie Scott gives rare third gift to medical debt relief group

MacKenzie Scott continues to make medical debt relief a priority in her mysterious giving.

Could Trump's Favorite Coin Take Off Post-election?

Could Trump's Favorite Coin Take Off Post-election? - Ad

Juan Villaverde called the top and bottom of every crypto bull market since 2012. He believes Bitcoin will go to $150K -- or more. There's one coin he thinks could go up more . It's part of Trump's special Project Crypto. His plan to make America "the crypto capital of the planet."

Lawyers for ex-Abercrombie CEO say dementia may leave him incompetent to face sex charges

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — Defense lawyers say the former longtime CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch may have dementia, and a competency hearing is necessary to determine if he can face

Your Healthcare Costs are Soaring! US Spending Reached $5 Trillion In 2023 with Major Increase in Obesity and Diabetes Drugs, Hospital Services

U.S. healthcare spending grew 7.5% to $4.9 trillion in 2023, with hospital care and prescription drugs driving costs. Private insurance accounted for 30% of total spending.

Scary Accurate AI Money Map Shows Strange Twist Coming for the Market

Scary Accurate AI Money Map Shows Strange Twist Coming for the Market - Ad

Over the last 5 years, this "scary accurate" AI Money Map has helped investors get in on the right stocks, at the right time -- during this AI revolution... Now it shows a strange twist is coming for the AI market that almost nobody sees coming... And worse still, no one's being warned about.

Larry Summers Warns Of Nixon-Era Risks In Trump's Term: Policies Could Trigger 'Significantly Larger' Inflation

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers cautioned on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, that President-elect Donald Trump's proposed economic policies could trigger more severe inflation than the surge experienced during President Joe Biden's term, highlighting potential risks for investors and markets.

Cathie Wood's Thursday Moves: Dumps Buzzing Stocks Tesla And Palantir

On Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest sold shares of Tesla and Palantir, both of which have run up considerably for the month.

Elon Musk: "The Government Is Out of Control."

Elon Musk: "The Government Is Out of Control." - Ad

Elon Musk says the government is going bankrupt. Seniors are getting crushed by inflation. But there is a way you could claim a chunk of over $1 trillion in spending, courtesy of Elon Musk.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Reverse After Advances: BTC Records Historic Weekly Close While Analyst Paints $6K Target For ETH

Leading cryptocurrencies slipped in overnight trading on Sunday after Bitcoin recorded its first-ever weekly close above $100,000.

DOJ files complaint against CVS for facilitating unlawful sale of prescription opioids

The Justice Department unsealed a civil complaint Wednesday alleging CVS Pharmacy Inc. and various subsidiaries filled “unlawful” prescriptions in violation of the federal Controlled Substances Act.

Buffett, Bloomberg, & 48 Congress Members Are Buying 1 Sector

Buffett, Bloomberg, & 48 Congress Members Are Buying 1 Sector - Ad

Why are Warren Buffett, Jeff Bezos, Michael Bloomberg, "The Walmart Family", Bill Gates, and 48 members of Congress shifting their stocks in a frenzy? And why are they all piling into ONE unique corner of the market... The last time we saw the world's wealthiest investors move their cash into this corner of the market, Stocks exploded 2,020%, 5,609% Even as high as 8,437% in just ONE year. Now, it's all happening again.

Bitcoin Crashes 10%, Ethereum, XRP Down 18%, Dogecoin Craters 28%: What Is Going On?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on Friday plummeted approximately 10% to a preliminary low of $92,250, influenced by the Federal Reserve’s

Jim Cramer Signals Potential Bottom For Nvidia At $127 After Predicting 'Vicious' Reversal Earlier

Jim Cramer suggested on Tuesday that NVIDIA Corp. may have reached a key turning point after the stock touched $127, potentially signaling a bottom for the semiconductor giant's recent pullback.

Donald Trump Is About to Free Crypto From Its Chains...

Donald Trump Is About to Free Crypto From Its Chains... - Ad

This coin may be Trump's favorite crypto... And his vice-president J.D. Vance is a major backer. With the pair set to take office, we don't think this coin's future could be brighter.

Pennsylvania McDonald's Where UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Suspect Arrested Gets Review Bombed: 'More Like Narc-Donalds'

Google and Yelp have increased negative reviews for a Pennsylvania McDonald's where Luigi Mangione was arrested.

Unionized workers at US Starbucks stores plan strikes starting Friday

Workers at stores plan to go on a five-day strike starting Friday to protest lack of progress in contract negotiations with the company.

Wall St. Icon: "If You Wait On This, It Will Already Be Too Late"

Wall St. Icon: "If You Wait On This, It Will Already Be Too Late" - Ad

If you have a significant amount of money in the stock market right now -- or if you're sitting on the sidelines waiting to make a move -- you DO NOT want to miss my latest research. My goal is to get as many people as I can in front of what's coming. If you wait until your hand is forced, it will already be too late. You absolutely MUST get on the right side of this thing.

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Nasdaq sets a record ahead of Fed meeting

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mixed in Asia on Tuesday after the Nasdaq set a record ahead of a meeting by the later this week that could set the direction for markets in the new year.

Enbridge pipeline spills 70,000 gallons of oil in Wisconsin

OAKLAND, Wis. (AP) — Roughly 70000 gallons (264,978 litres) of oil from a pipeline spilled into the ground in Wisconsin, officials said.

Take These Four Steps to Protect Your Financial Future...

Take These Four Steps to Protect Your Financial Future... - Ad

AI is hailed as the future, but its hidden dangers may threaten our way of life and financial security. Many Americans may be unprepared as things unravel. I've recorded a critical briefing to expose the truth and help you act. Learn the four steps you must take now to protect yourself and your family.

Christmas Movie With The Rock Flops At Box Office, Breaks Streaming Records For This Company

A Christmas movie that struggled at the box office will turn into a hit for the parent company thanks to a strong streaming debut.

Trending Now