Google Maps Secrets: How Exactly Does Google Maps Work?

The video discusses the frustration of traffic jams and the importance of planning to avoid them. It highlights various tools for traffic updates, focusing on Google Maps, which uses a smart algorithm and crowdsourcing to provide real-time traffic updates. Initially relying on traffic sensors, Google Maps now uses data from users' smartphones to enhance accuracy. Users can opt out of data collection by turning off location services, but this also disables live traffic updates. Overall, Google Maps is portrayed as a powerful tool for navigation and avoiding traffic jams.

Explain the concept of crowdsourcing as used by Google Maps.

What happens if a user opts out of location data sharing in Google Maps?