Google Maps Unveils AI-Powered Infrastructure & Traffic Analysis Tools
April 9, 2025, 10:20 am
Google is rolling out new features that leverage artificial intelligence to analyze city infrastructure, address traffic congestion, and improve utility monitoring. The enhanced Maps Platform integrates fresh datasets into BigQuery to empower cities, developers, and businesses with actionable insights into road conditions and urban planning challenges. This update is designed to optimize infrastructure management and streamline decision-making for smarter urban mobility.
And the next time telecoms company needs to check on a utility pole, they may not need to send a person in real life.
Google is making its Maps Platform data more accessible by integrating new datasets into BigQuery. This move aims to help cities, developers, and businesses easily access information on infrastructure and traffic.
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