Sources say Google Maps is developing a chatbot, but its specific purpose is unknown

IT House reported on November 8 that the Google Maps App will receive a series of feature updates last month, including new artificial intelligence (AI) features, navigation improvements, and more. However, Google has not stopped, and the latest news shows that Google Maps is developing a chatbot.

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The AndroidAuthority website recently discovered new code in the Google Maps v11.105 beta installation package. These strings indicate that the "convo_contribs" function is related to chatbots. However, there is no mention of AI capabilities here, and it is difficult to predict the specific applications of this chatbot at this time. The website asked Google officials about the situation, but has not yet received a reply.

According to previous reports from IT House, Google highlighted in a blog post new map features and changes that will be launched in the next few months. It is said that the new version of Google Maps will incorporate AI to bring more accurate search results to users. It will also display photo results based on images shared by other users. Google says the results were identified based on billions of photos analyzed by the Google Maps community.

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Google is also expanding the Lens feature (formerly known as Live View Search), which helps users orient themselves based on their surroundings, using AR and AI to show the correct path and assist users in finding the right direction.

Additionally, Google will use AI to expand support for speed limit information to help drivers maintain the correct speed. Both features will be rolling out to Android, iOS, and Google-enabled cars in the coming months.

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