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Google Maps adds agentic features, including food ordering and hotel bookings
The launch of these new features reflects Google’s ambitions to transform Google Maps from a navigation tool into an assistant that's capable of helping users complete real-world tasks.
TL;DR
- Google Maps' 'Ask Maps' feature now supports agentic capabilities like food ordering, hotel booking, and event ticket purchasing.
- Personal Intelligence integration allows the AI to use user data from Gmail and Google Calendar for personalized responses.
- Users can order food by specifying preferences, book hotels by defining criteria, and find event tickets.
- The app will remember past conversations for a continuous user experience.
- A live transit widget is also being launched to provide real-time updates on delays and conditions.
- New agentic features are rolling out in the U.S., while Personal Intelligence and the transit widget are available in all markets where Ask Maps is offered.