Drivers navigating traffic on their morning commutes will be able to do much more than just find directions and the nearest gas station on Google Maps.

In the coming weeks, Google will add its artificial intelligence-powered assistant Gemini into Google Maps, making it possible for drivers to get answers to more complex questions while they’re on the road.

Users will be able to chat with the AI assistant by saying “Hey Google” or tapping on the Gemini icon in Google Maps. Google Maps currently has an AI assistant within the app but the questions it can answer are limited.

In a demonstration of how Gemini works in Google Maps, the assistant answered questions about budget-friendly vegan restaurants along a driver’s route and parking options. It even added a calendar event for soccer prac

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