Waze gains AI for drivers to chat with the app, motorcycle mode and new voice control in Brazil. Google The navigation app Waze announced this Monday (13) a series of new artificial intelligence features for the service in Brazil. Among the new features is a tool that allows you to talk to the app in natural language to send updates to the map. The company is also launching "Motorbike Mode", which displays the estimated journey time for those traveling by motorcycle. Google Maps has been offering this function for a long time, and it is only now coming to Waze. ?? Do you have any reporting suggestions? Send it to g1 Another launch is the "Less talkative" mode, which allows you to reduce the number of Waze voice interactions during navigation. The news comes at a time when several companies are trying to incorporate AI into their services to improve user experience. This year alone, Google Maps gained a conversation mode, Siri (Apple's virtual assistant) became smarter with the integration of Gemini, and Alexa+, an Amazon assistant reformulated with generative AI, also arrived in Brazil. Chat with Waze Waze Map Mate Reproduction/YouTube Waze Announced for some users in the testing phase in 2025, "Waze Map Mate" was finally launched for everyone in Brazil. The feature allows drivers to report incidents, such as accidents, potholes, construction work and traffic jams, using voice commands. It will be possible to say phrases like "This house number has changed to [number]", "There's a dumpster in the middle of Street Y" or "It looks like there are cars parked in front!". To use the tool, simply tap the alerts button and describe the situation naturally. The application uses Gemini to interpret what was said and generate the map update suggestion. According to Google, which owns Waze, the suggestions will be sent to map editors, who will check the information before updating the application. The feature works on Android and iPhone (iOS) cell phones. Less talkative mode Waze's "voice directions" feature. Disclosure/Google In a press conference, Google executives said that Brazilians like to personalize Waze with themed voices, but some users may consider that the application may be talking too much. From now on, the "Voice instructions" menu now offers the options "Normal", "Less talkative", "Alerts only" and "Off". According to Google, the "Less talkative" mode reduces the amount of voice instructions and prioritizes shorter messages. Even so, the user will continue to receive alerts considered critical, such as warnings about dangers, turns and lane changes. Motorbike mode Mode mode on Waze. Disclosure/Google Another new feature is Moto Mode, which now informs the rider of the estimated time of a trip made by motorcycle. According to the company, the system uses AI to consider specific restrictions for motorcycles and inform about potholes, speed bumps, shoulder ends and narrow bridges. Waze says it has a team of editors who ride motorcycles to help keep the resource's information up to date. The function, which was already available on Google Maps, is now available on Waze and can be used on Android and iPhone (iOS) cell phones. More AI resources on Waze Waze is expanding the use of artificial intelligence and, to this end, has taken advantage of Google's own technology to try to improve the app experience. The company is once again bringing ChatGPT rival Gemini to Waze to help users find destinations. You'll be able to ask questions like "Find a parking lot near my destination," "Find a nearby gas station with the lowest prices," or "Find a coffee shop open now." The app will display a list of recommendations and give you the option to start browsing. Another new feature is personalized navigation, a feature that seeks to better understand the driver's preferences. According to Waze, if the user usually prefers highways to local streets with more traffic lights, for example, the application can highlight this route after the destination is informed. "It suggests routes based on your previous trips and analysis of local traffic patterns," the company explained. The function can be deactivated at any time in the settings. WhatsApp gains usernames and will not need a number to start a conversation