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Always Stuck in the Wrong Lane? Google Maps Is Rolling Out AI-Powered Live Lane Guidance, for a Select Few

Google Maps' AI-powered lane guidance uses front cameras to provide real-time cues aiding smoother lane changes on Polestar 4 vehicles, initially in the US and Sweden.

  • Recently, Google announced AI-powered Live Lane Guidance for Google Maps, initially available on the Polestar 4 in the U.S. and rolling out in Sweden in the coming months.
  • The system uses the vehicle's front-facing camera to read lane markings and road signs and integrates that data with Google Maps, helping drivers make smoother, safer lane transitions.
  • Google demonstrated the feature with a GIF video on its NewsFromGoogle account, showing audio and visual cues plus gentle on-screen nudges to signal when to merge.
  • More than two billion people use Google Maps monthly, making the update meaningful, though its effectiveness in denser city driving remains uncertain and Polestar 4 availability limits immediate impact.
  • By detecting actual lane position, Google Maps goes beyond existing lane guidance, and Google says real-time visual integration can help drivers make safer lane changes and reduce stress.
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In the future, Google Maps will use the car camera to detect lanes. An AI warns drivers of lane changes – but initially only in a few models.

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Google Maps is introducing a groundbreaking live lane guidance feature designed to make driving on highways and complex intersections less stressful. The system, powered by artificial intelligence and in-car cameras, can analyze lanes and road signs in real time. The first car to receive this technology will be the Polestar 4, and it will debut in the US and Sweden. This step could completely change the way we use navigation. How does intelligen…

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No more anxiety about the missed motorway exits at the last second. Google Maps deploys a new feature that uses the artificial intelligence and camera of your car to "see" the road. The application will guide you with unprecedented precision so that every lane change is obvious.

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01net broke the news in on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
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