

Since then, it’s evolved to become much more - it’s a handy companion when you need to find the perfect restaurant or get information about a local business. Google Maps first launched to help people navigate to their destinations. Today at Google I/O, we announced new ways the latest advancements in AI are transforming Google Maps - helping you explore with an all-new immersive view of the world, find the most fuel-efficient route, and use the magic of Live View in your favorite third-party apps. And over the past few years, our investments in AI have supercharged the ability to bring you the most helpful information about the real world, including when a business is open and how crowded your bus is.

Google Maps helps over one billion people navigate and explore.
