Google Maps users can now ask Gemini for inspiration on what to do and Waze users will be able to report incidents verbally.

With the introduction of Google's AI-powered Gemini technology, the maps are now being set up to become entertainment guides in addition to navigational tools.

Google Maps is going to start helping you find new places to visit and answer questions about different locations thanks to Gemini.

Google has unveiled a whole host of new features for its Google Maps, Waze and Google Earth apps. The apps will get a number of new features thanks to the AI model Gemini. You might also want to know how to turn off the annoying 3D buildings view in Google Maps and see the funniest images captured from Google Street View.

Google Maps and Waze use AI to offer better driving directions and arrival information for drivers, along with new reporting tools. Rivian also adds a Google AI feature.

And next month, Google will start adding more detailed lane information to some metropolitan areas.

Google Maps will offer an enhanced navigation experience soon, as well as Gemini AI integration for discovery and reviews.

Google Maps is getting a big update that’s supposed to help you find new places to visit with AI. Starting this week, you’ll be able to explore more locations with Immersive View and search for specific spots based on a descriptive query like “things to do with friends at night.”

Google hopes the next time you're looking for a new restaurant or something to do, you'll find it with Google Maps. Powered by Gemini, Google's generative AI model, Google Maps is getting a recommendations engine that curates experiences and suggestions based on your searches.

Google Maps is the most popular navigation app, with over 10 billion downloads from the Google Play Store. A MarketWatch study found that 70% of people in the U.S. use Google Maps for navigation, compared to 27% for Waze and 25% for Apple Maps. It also has has an average of 1.8 billion monthly users.

Google Maps is heading down a new road steered by artificial intelligence. The shift announced Thursday will bring more of the revolutionary AI technology that Google already has been baking into its

Google Maps and its platforms rolled out a Gemini AI update that enhances its location services. Gemini now offers suggestions of things to do and summarized reviews to help inspire users.