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Google updates aim to simplify travel planning with AI

The Verge — March 27, 2024, 05:00 PM UTC

Summary: Google is rolling out updates to ease trip planning stress, including curated recommendations in Maps for over 40 US and Canadian cities. New AI-powered trip itineraries in Search offer flight and hotel options, local attractions, and dining suggestions. Users can translate content on their screens with Circle to Search. These features aim to simplify travel planning and exploration.

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