Facebook acquires Sweden's Mapillary for unknown sum to take on Google Maps

In a move aimed at taking on Google Maps, Facebook has acquired Swedish startup Mapillary, that is building a detailed, accurate, and up to date global street-level imagery platform, for an undisclosed sum.

Facebook is building tools and technology to improve maps through a combination of machine learning, satellite imagery and partnerships with mapping communities.

These maps power products like Facebook Marketplace that drive transactions for millions of small businesses, and supply vital data to humanitarian organisations around the world.

"With tens of thousands of contributors to our platform and with maps being improved with Mapillary data every single day, we're now taking