The role of Artificial Intelligence is continuously increasing in the world of technology and now its effect is clearly visible on Google Maps also. Google has launched a new AI-powered tool for developers, with the help of which Google Maps can now be controlled in an easier and smarter way than ever before. The company claims that this tool will save developers time and simplify the process of creating map-based applications.

Till now, adding Google Maps- features to apps required complex coding and technical knowledge. But with the advent of new AI tools, developers will be able to control many features to maps through simple instructions. This means that tasks like location search, route planning, traffic data and information about nearby places will now be done faster with the help of AI.

According to technical experts, this new tool is based on Google’s generative AI model. Developers will now be able to dictate how Google Maps works by providing instructions in natural language. For example, if in an app the user needs to show the route with the least traffic or needs information about nearby restaurants, then AI will automatically understand that need and extract the right data from Maps.

Google believes that this tool will especially benefit startups and small developers. Companies working with limited resources will now be able to include map-based features in their apps without much technical complexities. With this, new experiments can be seen in sectors like travel, food delivery, ride-hailing and logistics.

Apart from this, Google Maps can also be made more personalized through AI. Maps will be able to give suggestions according to the user’s needs and behavior, making the navigation experience better than before. Experts say that in the future, this technology will also help in taking real-time decisions, such as suggesting alternative routes in case of suddenly changed traffic conditions.

However, questions are also being raised regarding data privacy and accuracy. Google says that full care has been taken of security and privacy in this tool and user data will be used only as per the prescribed rules.

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