The search giant said that artificial intelligence (AI) allows Google Maps to improve its ability to find electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, provide specific recommendations about events happening around the user's location, and visualize some cities in more depth around the world. In addition, the new feature uses neural radiation fields, AI technology opens up the ability to create 3D images from 2D images.
“AI has really enhanced the company's mapping capabilities,” said Chris Phillips, vice president and general manager of Google Geography.
The new way search works around
Google noticed that users tend to type in general terms like “things to do” in a certain area, so Google Maps was updated to return more specific information.
Instead of getting a random list of things to do near your location, the app will generate a list of things to do that are categorized by topic. For example, if you search for things to do in Tokyo, Google Maps will respond with topics like “anime,” “cherry blossoms,” or “art exhibitions,” so you can dig deeper.
Electric vehicle charging station information
The US company also improved its EV charging station finder feature, allowing drivers to know when a charging station was last used to avoid users driving to a location that is no longer in operation.
The feature also lets drivers see the charger's speed and whether their car is compatible, though those aren't new tools.
“We believe the future of mapping will involve electric vehicles,” said Miriam Daniel, Vice President and General Manager of Google Maps.
“Smart Lens”
The Lens Map feature is expanding to 50 more cities. Previously called “Search with Live View,” the feature lets you scan the buildings around you with your phone’s camera. AI then analyzes billions of photos and tells you the store name, reviews, and other information about the objects it sees.
Additionally, Google said its “Immersive View” mode, which was launched last May, has been expanded to cities like Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco.
In the coming time, the world's leading search company will expand access to images of buildings and lanes to 12 more countries.
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