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We asked AI to recommend local businesses. It named 9 of 60 Google Maps leaders

In November 2026 we took 60 businesses from the top of Google Maps in five cities (Toronto, London, Sydney, Chicago, Dublin) and six niches: dentists, beauty salons, auto repair, lawyers, restaurants and gyms. Then we asked an AI assistant with web search the question a real customer asks: "What is…

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  1. 2026-11-03 15:28 · DEV Community — AI
    We asked AI to recommend local businesses. It named 9 of 60 Google Maps leaders

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