Testing Google's Gemini AI for Day Planning in Google Maps
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Allison Johnson
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Summary
The article describes a personal experience testing Google's Gemini AI assistant within Google Maps to plan a day-long itinerary. The author found Gemini surprisingly effective at suggesting locations like playgrounds near new transit extensions and kid-friendly themed restaurants. While some suggestions were obvious, the overall experience was positive, with Gemini proving to be a useful tool for exploring unfamiliar areas.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledYou may be familiar with Gemini as the thing that's in every Google service you use — whether you want it or not.
While it's been a constant, sometimes unwelcome presence in Gmail for at least the past year, it's a relatively new addition to Maps. And you know what? It's kind of great.
After an hour or so of having Gemini find stuff for me — playgrounds near the new light rail extension, kid-friendly restaurants with vehicle themes, you get the gist — I was impressed.
Some of the suggestions were obvious, but I was impressed.
Gemini in Google Maps is a surprisingly useful way to explore new territory.
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