Google continues AI rollout, brings Gemini to Maps

In continuing the roll-out of artificial intelligence across its products and services, Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) announced on Thursday that its Maps application would incorporate its Gemini AI chatbot.

“Say a friend is visiting and you need to plan an activity. Just ask Maps for ‘things to do with friends at night’ to get ideas curated with Gemini — like checking out a speakeasy or live music,” Google wrote on its blog. “Find out what people like about a place by reading the helpful review summarized with Gemini — especially convenient when you’re pressed for time. If a place catches your eye and you want to learn more about it, like whether it has outdoor seating or a quiet atmosphere, just ask Maps questions to get relevant answers in a snap.”

Google Maps has surpassed 2B monthly active users, becoming the latest Google product to do so, Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai said on the company’s earnings call earlier this week.

Google added that the features will start rolling out on Android and iOS this week.

Separately, Google said that AI features would be coming to its Waze and Google Earth apps.

Google shares fell 0.4% in late afternoon trading on Thursday.