9 stories tagged Travel
Google’s AI Mode now tracks flight prices, books hotels, and manages travel plans directly within Google Search, positioning the tool as an AI travel agent that handles trip-planning and booking.
Airbnb is introducing an AI-powered search feature that users can toggle on or off. The company claims AI is helping it develop and release new features faster.
Google Maps has launched new agentic features that let users order food and book hotels without leaving the app. This turns the navigation tool into a more powerful assistant for completing real-world tasks like dining and travel planning in one place.
Tripadvisor's AI-generated review summaries are giving glowing reports for hotels with serious safety issues, according to a consumer watchdog investigation. The AI appears to overlook negative reviews that mention safety concerns, potentially misleading travelers into booking unsafe accommodations.
Omio has integrated OpenAI's technology to create a conversational travel assistant. This innovation makes planning trips faster and more intuitive for users.
Airbnb is launching an AI lab to develop its own AI tools. This could change how we book and experience travel. The lab will focus on creating AI solutions tailored for the travel industry.
China has expanded travel restrictions to top AI researchers and engineers at private firms. This move aims to prevent the loss of key talent to foreign companies and countries. The restrictions apply to employees at leading AI companies like DeepSeek and Alibaba.
Virgin Atlantic used OpenAI's Codex to speed up their mobile app development, meeting a tight holiday deadline with no critical defects. This shows how AI can help teams work faster and more efficiently.
Google DeepMind has integrated Street View into its Genie world model, creating realistic simulations of real-world streets. This advancement could revolutionize robotics, gaming, and travel planning by offering immersive, interactive environments.