Whenever you want to go to a new place or find out about a shop, Google Maps plays a major role in getting you from roaming the streets to reaching your destination. But have you ever wondered how Google Maps is prepared? How does it know all the routes? Is Google Maps operated with the help of AI? You will get the answers to all such questions here. Here, know how Google Maps is prepared and how it is helped by AI.

How does Google prepare maps?

To create Google Maps, Google collects data from satellite imagery, traffic signals, phone's GPS and many sources. After this, the data is put into real-time data analysis tools. With these tools, the data is changed into the correct information.

As mentioned above, the data used to prepare Google Maps comes from satellite imagery, cameras installed on traffic signals, and GPS installed on smartphones.

According to a blog post by Google, Maps uses a large language model (LLM) to help more than 250 million places and more than 300 million local guides. So that it can give results based on whatever the user is searching. Soon Google Maps will also use photos, reviews and ratings in search results.

AI features in Google Maps and Google Earth

AI features have been included in Google Maps and Google Earth in the past. This helps developers to update correct and real-time information.

In October, Google linked Maps with its generative AI chatbot Gemini. Gemini can help find places that meet a detailed specification set. You can understand it like this. Such as dog-friendly sports bars with TVs and outdoor dining.

It can show thousands of reviews at one place. Drivers can give real-time reports of bad roads or flooded areas. And can show weather updates on an immersive view along the way.

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