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Google Maps is getting a generative AI boost. Here's what that will look like

Google Maps users will be able to easily find new places by using generative AI.

"Let's say you're visiting San Francisco and want to plan a few hours of thrifting for unique vintage finds," said Miriam Daniel, vice president and general manager at Google Maps, in a blog post. These results will be accompanied by photo carousels and AI-generated review summaries highlighting key features of why a place may fit your intentions. It's launching this week as an early access experiment to select Local Guides, with plans to roll out the feature generally over time.

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