topic Can you trust google maps? in Tech Talk

Can you trust google maps?

dcontesti — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 21:11:20 GMT

Apparently, an artist turned on google maps on 99 phones to see what would happen....

The results, Google Maps showed the route to be heavily traveled.

https://www.businessinsider.com/google-maps-traffic-jam-99-smartphones-wagon-2020-2?utm_source=reddit.com

So will you trust google maps in future?

Re: Can you trust google maps?

AppDefects — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 02:12:44 GMT

@dcontesti wrote:
The results, Google Maps showed the route to be heavily traveled.
So will you trust google maps in future?

Next up is Waze!

Re: Can you trust google maps?

Steve-Wilme — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 13:26:25 GMT

Whatdayamean in the future?

Re: Can you trust google maps?

Caute_cautim — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 06:40:11 GMT

But I thought Google Maps had an AI, is it not conjoined and rather like the Weather channels reviewing the trends, analysis and local reports? I agree, it does not take into account congestion, or provide up to date information on accidents or the best route, and sometimes it takes you on the most round about route, even if you are walking to the destination too.

No I would not trust it, not enough effort has been put into making it smart.

Regards

Caute_cautim

Re: Can you trust google maps?

Steve-Wilme — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 11:17:46 GMT

Doesn't it come down to retaining spatial and situational awareness:

https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/gps-satnav-navigation-affects-brain-spatial-reasoning.htm

Often if you rely on technology, the majority of driver are directed down the same limited routes, which can get congested. Having a mental map of the alternative routes helps you to avoid this. Many drivers don't need turn by turn instructions to get from A to B and it's not a skill I want to hand over to fallible tech.

Re: Can you trust google maps?

CraginS — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 17:37:06 GMT

What I saw on my screen:

@Steve-Wilme wrote:
Doesn't it come down to retaining spatial and situational awareness:

https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/gps-satnav-navigation-affects-bra...

Yeah, I did a double-take on that truncated URL.

Craig