New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) To help companies keep up with the fast pace of change, Google has developed a machine learning model that automatically identifies if business hours are likely wrong and then instantly updates them with AI-generated predictions.Over the past few years, businesses have experienced a lot of change -- including constantly updating operating hours based on changing pandemic-related restrictions. "With the new AI-first approach, we're on track to update the hours for over 20 million businesses around the globe in the next six months -- helping you know exactly when your favourite store, restaurant or cafe is open for business," said Google.The company is also enlisting the help of the Google Maps community -- including Local Guides and even the business owners themselves through their Google Business Profile -- to verify the information it predicted."We're also experimenting with ways we can use imagery to make updates to other helpful information," it said in a statement. For instance, starting in the US, Google is launching a third-party imagery pilot to let people see the most up-to-date speed limit information in their towns.Over time, this technology will bring more details to the map that can help make your drives safer and more efficient -- like where potholes and school zones are or where new construction is happening. "AI, imagery and Duplex technology will continue to play a critical role in helping make Google Maps the most comprehensive and useful map possible," said Google.
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