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Google’s AI Mode Is Ripping Shoppers Off With Vastly Higher Prices, Study Claims: Prices were 21.6 percent more expensive on average in Google AI Mode compared to a traditional search. (futurism.com)
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[–] 26 points 2 months ago (9 children)

They’ve also ruined Google Maps by attempting to “optimize” it with AI

I use a navigation app constantly for work.

A month or two ago Google Maps started doing this thing where it would take me to the incorrect address on the same street as the address I was actually looking for.

Yesterday I put in an address, and it named the destination pin the correct address, but the pin wasn’t even on the same side of the city as the street I knew I was going to.

It used to work flawlessly. What the fuck are they thinking?

Anyway, I deleted that shit. Using Apple Maps until I find a FOSS navigation app I like.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    I recommend switching over to Comaps. Community members raised concerns about transparency & governance with shareholders of Organic Maps. Community members have since left & forked it https://www.comaps.app/about-us/

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago (1 child)

    Im trying to get onboard with CoMaps but its Android Auto implementation needs work. It's too zoomed in to be useful at speed or in traffic, and the directions are wonky with street mergers, highway changes, etc.

    I think I can contribute to the directions but not easily while driving. I'm not a coder so I can't write up a zoom setting function for submission.

    Any tips for CoMaps in the car?

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago

    Wish I could provide some. I'm currently using OsmAnd which has its own quirks too. I need to spend time getting comfy with OsmAnd & CoMaps to see if I can make the experience as comfy & smooth as Google Maps. One thing I can't deny, Google Maps just works most of the time with just but every location/business updated. We just need more people willing to contribute to Open Street Maps.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    I also rely on navigation ever day. I downloaded the map quest app after Google changed the name of lake ontario and it's been working pretty well for me.

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