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⚡️Google just turned Maps into an AI agent for the real world Google has rolled out AI-powered agents inside Google Maps, launching first in the United States and India. What changed: • Users can now ask natural language questions like “Where can I charge my phone without waiting in line?” • The AI searches across 300M+ businesses and 500M user reviews to recommend places. • Results are personalized using your search history and context. With 2B users, Maps is now more than navigation, it’s an AI recommendation engine for the local economy. The algorithm effectively decides which shops, restaurants, and services get visibility, potentially influencing real-world revenue. New navigation features: • Immersive Navigation creates a 3D view of real streets using fresh Street View data. • Drivers see lanes, traffic lights, crosswalks, and intersections highlighted on screen. • Voice directions sound more natural, like guidance from a passenger. • The system processes 5M+ traffic updates per second to explain route choices. • At the destination, Maps highlights the exact entrance and nearby parking. @aipost🏴