Google Maps is using Gemini to help you make plans [Video]

New things are coming to Google Maps thanks to Gemini, Google’s AI chatbot.

One of the new features is the ability to ask Maps a question and get an answer curated from Gemini.

“Say a friend is visiting, and you need to plan an activity,” Google wrote in a blog post about the new features. “Just ask Maps for ‘things to do with friends at night’ to get ideas curated with Gemini — like checking out a speakeasy or live music. Find out what people like about a place by reading the helpful review summarized with Gemini — especially convenient when you’re pressed for time. If a place catches your eye and you want to learn more about it, like whether it has outdoor seating or a quiet atmosphere, just ask Maps questions to get relevant answers in a snap.”

This is one of those features that sounds like it could revolutionize a date night or exploring …