Google Maps debuts Ask Maps, a Gemini-powered AI chatbot for conversational local searches. Now available in the U.S. and India on Android and iOS devices.

Google just announced "Ask Maps", which is a new feature in Google Maps that leverages Gemini to help users research local businesses, plan trips, get recommendations, and more. I've had to the opportunity to test "Ask Maps" over the past week and it's powerful.

Google has introduced Ask Maps, a conversational feature in Google Maps powered by Gemini models that allows users to ask questions about places directly within the Maps interface. The feature combines Google’s digital mapping data with AI models to answer location-related questions and help users plan routes,

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Google Maps launches Ask Maps, a Gemini-powered conversational feature for local discovery in the U.S. and India, plus a navigation overhaul in the U.S.

Ask Maps, a new AI-powered conversational Google Map feature, lets users ask get personalized recommendations directly on the map.

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Google Maps is rolling out a new Gemini-powered conversational feature called Ask Maps, allowing users to ask complex travel, discovery and planning questions and receive personalised, actionable recommendations.