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Google Maps' Ask Maps gains agentic features: food ordering via Uber Eats/Toast/Square, hotel booking, event tickets.

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Google Maps is getting a major AI upgrade with food ordering, personalized recommendations, a live transit widget, and more.

The Gemini-powered Ask Maps chat in Google Maps is getting a number of big updates today, including a global launch.