Google Maps 101: How AI helps predict traffic and determine routes

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Google Maps 101: How AI helps predict traffic and determine routes.

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Google Maps 101: How AI helps predict traffic and determine routes

Today, we’ll break down one of our favorite topics: traffic and routing. If you’ve ever wondered just how Google Maps knows when there’s a massive traffic jam or how we determine the best route for a trip, read on.

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