Waze integrates Gemini for conversational reporting and motorcycle routes

waze is integrating google's gemini ai to enable conversational destination searches and natural language reporting for issues like road closures. the app now suggests personalized routes based on driving history and preferences, while a new motorcycle mode uses ai to identify two-wheeler shortcuts and hazards in seven launch countries. additional updates include a less chatty mode to minimize audio interruptions during drives. these features position waze to better compete with apple maps by leveraging google's deepening ai integration across its product ecosystem.