Google Unveils Canvas: A New AI Tool for Effortless Trip Planning

Google has recently launched Canvas, an innovative AI model designed to assist users in planning their travel itineraries.

This tool streamlines the process by providing tailored recommendations based on the user’s travel needs. To use Canvas, simply inform the model about the type of trip you're planning and what recommendations you seek.

Once you click the 'Create Canvas' button, a side panel will display the most suitable travel options, complete with images and reviews of potential destinations.

Users can further personalize their experience by answering additional questions or providing more specific details. Moreover, the option to pause a search and resume it later through AI History is also available.

Canvas scans the internet for the best deals on travel and accommodation, highlighting special offers and discounts to users.

Currently, this exciting feature is limited to users in the United States participating in the AI Mode experiment.

Google's blog mentions 'agentic AI,' which acts as a personalized planning assistant, enabling users to book everything from spa sessions to dinner reservations effortlessly.

Future of Google's AI in Travel

Google is also collaborating with the travel sector to facilitate bookings through Canvas, a move that could potentially transform the travel landscape.

An additional AI-driven feature called Flight Deals is being beta tested within Google Flights, set to reach a global audience and support 60 languages.

Users only need to provide their travel dates, destination, and preferred mode of transport to receive the best options available. While these advancements seem promising, the effectiveness of Google's new travel planning framework remains to be seen.

FAQs

What is Canvas?

Canvas is an AI feature from Google aimed at assisting users in planning their trips.

When was Canvas launched?

Canvas was launched on November 17.

What AI tool has been added to Google Flights?

The Flight Deals feature has been added.