google-local-search

Evaluation

Total Score: 5/10

Evaluation Summary

• Strengths:
• 1. Proactive Approach: The agent often acknowledges when initial results are inadequate and offers to refine searches or provide more targeted information, demonstrating a willingness to meet user needs.
• 2. Structured Responses: When successful, the agent provides well-organized and clear information, such as the Tokyo itinerary, which is easy for users to follow.
• 3. Relevance in Some Cases: The agent can identify relevant options, such as highly-rated restaurants or family-friendly attractions, when the search aligns well with its capabilities.
• Weaknesses:
• 1. Inconsistency with Claimed Capabilities: The agent frequently fails to deliver on its claimed ability to perform local searches and retrieve web information, as seen in the lack of contact details for restaurants and failure to provide news headlines or AI advancements.
• 2. Completeness: Responses often lack essential details, such as contact information, opening hours, or specific news headlines, which diminishes their practical utility.
• 3. Accuracy/Correctness: The agent sometimes returns irrelevant results, such as local businesses instead of news articles, indicating a need for improved search query formulation.
• 4. Error Handling: In some cases, the agent fails to provide any response, highlighting a need for better error handling and response generation mechanisms.
• Suggestions for Improvement:
• • Enhance search query formulation to better align with user requests.
• • Include practical details and verify time-sensitive information to improve response relevance and utility.
• • Implement robust error handling to ensure the agent always provides a response, even if it's to acknowledge an inability to retrieve information.
• Final Score: Considering the strengths and weaknesses, the agent demonstrates potential but requires significant improvements in consistency, completeness, and accuracy. Therefore, a final score of 5 out of 10 is assigned.

• Test case 1

  Score: 6/10

  Can you find a highly-rated Italian restaurant near Central Park, New York City, and provide their contact information and opening hours?

  I found a highly-rated Italian restaurant near Central Park, New York City. Here are the details:

  Carmine's - Upper West Side

  • Rating: 4.4 (6,700 reviews)
  • Address: 2450 Broadway, New York, NY
  • Description: "The atmosphere was immaculate and felt perfectly Italian-American."
  • Contact Information: Not listed in the search results, but you can find more details on their Google Local page.

  Gabriel's Bar & Restaurant

  • Rating: 4.4 (587 reviews)
  • Address: 40 Central Park S, New York, NY
  • Description: "Excellent service and delicious modern Italian cuisine in a lovely room."
  • Contact Information: Not listed in the search results, but you can find more details on their Google Local page.

  Marea

  • Rating: 4.5 (2,800 reviews)
  • Address: 240 Central Park S, New York, NY
  • Description: "Fine dining with creative Italian dishes and impeccable service."
  • Contact Information: Not listed in the search results, but you can find more details on their Google Local page.

  If you would like more options or specific details such as opening hours for these restaurants, please let me know!

  1. The agent correctly identifies and lists highly-rated Italian restaurants near Central Park, New York City, including Carmine's - Upper West Side, Gabriel's Bar & Restaurant, and Marea.

  2. The response is well-structured, presenting each restaurant with its name, rating, address, and a brief description, making it easy for the user to understand and compare options.

  1. The agent fails to provide the requested contact information and opening hours for the listed restaurants. This omission limits the practical utility of the response for users seeking to visit or make reservations.

  2. Given the agent's capability to perform local searches, it should have been able to retrieve and include the contact details and operating hours for each restaurant. The absence of this information indicates a gap between the agent's capabilities and its performance in this instance.

• Test case 2

  Score: 4/10

  Can you provide the latest news headlines related to climate change from the past week?

  I found some local search results for "climate change news," but they don't contain specific headlines or articles. It seems that the search primarily returned a location (a magazine store) related to climate change rather than the latest news articles.

  To get the most relevant headlines, I can try searching again specifically for recent news articles. Would you like me to do that?

  1. The agent acknowledges the inadequacy of the initial search results and proactively offers to perform a more targeted search to fulfill the user's request. This demonstrates an understanding of the user's needs and a willingness to improve the response.

  1. The agent's initial search results are not relevant to the user's query about recent climate change news headlines. Instead, it returns information about a magazine store, which does not address the request.

  2. The response lacks the specific news headlines related to climate change from the past week that the user requested. The agent does not provide any relevant information in the initial response.

  3. Given the agent's capability to search for information on the web, including news, it should have been able to retrieve and present the latest climate change news headlines. The failure to do so indicates a gap between the agent's capabilities and its performance in this instance.

• Test case 3

  Score: 3/10

  Can you provide an explanation of the recent technological advancements in artificial intelligence that have been reported in the last three months?

  To provide you with the most recent information on technological advancements in artificial intelligence, I will perform a search to gather the latest news and reports from the last three months. Please hold on for a moment while I do this. I found some recent information regarding technological advancements in artificial intelligence. However, the search primarily yielded details about a local business related to artificial intelligence rather than specific advancements or news articles.

  If you want to explore more comprehensive updates, I can refine the search or look for specific areas within AI advancements, such as machine learning, natural language processing, robotics, or applications in various industries. Would you like me to do that?

  1. The agent acknowledges the need to perform a search to gather the latest information on AI advancements, indicating an understanding of the dynamic nature of the field.

  2. The agent offers to refine the search or focus on specific areas within AI advancements, demonstrating a willingness to tailor the information to the user's interests.

  1. The agent reports that the search primarily yielded details about a local business related to artificial intelligence rather than specific advancements or news articles. This indicates a misalignment between the search results and the user's query.

  2. The response lacks specific information on recent technological advancements in artificial intelligence from the past three months, which was the core of the user's request.

  3. Given the agent's capability to search for information on the web, including news and events, it should have been able to retrieve and present relevant AI advancements. The failure to do so suggests a gap between the agent's capabilities and its performance in this instance.

  4. The response does not provide the user with the requested information, and the mention of a local business related to AI adds confusion rather than clarity.

• Test case 4

  Score: 1/10

  Can you find and list the top three tourist attractions in Paris, France, and provide a brief description for each, including their historical significance and current visitor information?

  Failed to get an answer.

  1. None: The agent failed to provide any information in response to the user's query.

  1. The agent did not deliver any content, resulting in a complete lack of accuracy.

  2. The response is entirely absent, offering no information on the top three tourist attractions in Paris, their historical significance, or visitor details.

  3. Given the agent's stated ability to perform local searches and retrieve information from the web, the failure to provide any response indicates a significant inconsistency with its claimed capabilities.

  4. The absence of a response renders it entirely unhelpful and unclear to the user.

• Test case 5

  Score: 7/10

  Can you suggest a weekend itinerary for a family visiting Tokyo, Japan, including kid-friendly activities and must-see attractions?

  Creating a weekend itinerary for a family visiting Tokyo involves selecting a mix of kid-friendly activities and must-see attractions. Here's a suggested itinerary:

  Day 1: Exploring Central Tokyo

  Morning:

  • Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea: Start your day with a magical experience at Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea. Both parks offer a variety of attractions suitable for all ages. It's best to arrive early to make the most of your day.

  Afternoon:

  • Lunch at Ikspiari: Enjoy a meal at Ikspiari, a shopping and dining complex located near the Disney parks. There are plenty of family-friendly restaurants to choose from.
  • Odaiba: Head to Odaiba, a futuristic man-made island with attractions like the teamLab Borderless digital art museum, the giant Unicorn Gundam statue, and Palette Town's Ferris wheel.

  Evening:

  • Dinner in Odaiba: Choose from a variety of dining options in Odaiba, such as DiverCity Tokyo Plaza or Aqua City Odaiba.
  • Rainbow Bridge: End your day with a view of the illuminated Rainbow Bridge.

  Day 2: Cultural and Historical Exploration

  Morning:

  • Asakusa and Senso-ji Temple: Visit the historic Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa. Explore the Nakamise Shopping Street for traditional snacks and souvenirs.
  • Sumida Aquarium: Located in the Tokyo Skytree Town, this aquarium is perfect for kids and offers a variety of marine life exhibits.

  Afternoon:

  • Lunch in Asakusa: Try some local cuisine at one of the many restaurants in the area.
  • Ueno Zoo and Ueno Park: Spend the afternoon at Ueno Zoo, Japan's oldest zoo, located in Ueno Park. The park also has museums and open spaces for kids to play.

  Evening:

  • Dinner in Akihabara: Head to Akihabara for dinner. This area is known for its electronics shops and themed cafes, which can be a fun experience for the family.

  Tips:

  • Transportation: Use Tokyo's efficient public transportation system to get around. Consider purchasing a prepaid Suica or Pasmo card for convenience.
  • Weather: Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly, as Tokyo can be quite hot in the summer and chilly in the winter.
  • Language: While many signs are in English, learning a few basic Japanese phrases can enhance your experience.

  This itinerary provides a balance of entertainment, culture, and relaxation, ensuring a memorable weekend for the whole family in Tokyo.

  1. The agent accurately identifies and describes several popular and family-friendly attractions in Tokyo, such as Tokyo Disneyland, Odaiba, Senso-ji Temple, and Ueno Zoo.

  2. The itinerary covers a full weekend with a balanced mix of entertainment, cultural, and historical activities suitable for families with children.

  3. The response is well-structured, presenting a clear and organized itinerary with specific recommendations for each time of day, making it easy for users to follow.

  1. The agent does not provide specific details such as opening hours, ticket prices, or reservation requirements for the suggested attractions. Given its capability to search for information on the web, including news, events, and facts, the agent should have included this information to enhance the itinerary's practicality.

  2. The response does not specify the time frame for which the information is relevant. Considering that today is Thursday, July 3, 2025, and the user is planning a weekend trip, the agent should have confirmed the current status and any potential changes to the attractions' operations due to holidays, special events, or unforeseen circumstances.