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Google Maps is turning 20 — it's mapping three more countries and adding AI capabilities

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Google Maps is the world's top navigation app, with more than 2 billion monthly users.

New cameras are allowing Google to update data on some places for the first time in 10 years .

The more nimble cameras will allow Google to make updates to dozens of countries.

In October , Google enabled Maps with its generative AI chatbot, Gemini .

Google Maps has highly accurate rooftop images, measurements, elevation and shading for 480 million buildings across 40 countries.

Google also makes money by selling a software interface with detailed data to solar companies looking for new customers.

Google sells access to its Maps Platform to companies including Wayfair and Dominos .

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