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What is Gemini AI?
Gemini AI is Google's advanced artificial intelligence model, designed to understand and generate human-like text and other forms of media. In this story, it powers the 'Ask Maps' feature, allowing Google Maps to interpret complex requests like 'restaurants with specific menu items' and then act on them directly within the app.
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