The feature set, centered on Ask Maps, allows users to ask complex questions directly inside Google Maps and receive tailored local recommendations instead of relying only on short keyword searches and map pins. Google Maps is used by more than 2 billion people worldwide, according to Google’s own Maps Platform materials and reporting on the March rollout. Ask Maps can synthesize Google Business Profile data, reviews, location signals, website content and other available information to answer specific user requests. Agentic Maps features could move consumers closer to booking and orderingGoogle’s March Ask Maps launch was focused on conversational discovery. Local businesses should prepare their Google profiles for AI discoveryVerify every Google Business Profile.