Google is reportedly rolling out an "Ask about place" chip that leverages Gemini in the Maps app. When selecting a place and surfacing Gemini, users can tap this chip and write a query about it for the AI to fulfill with directions,

In Google Maps, you will now see an “Ask about place” chip after summoning Gemini, which makes it far more convenient to uncover relevant information using a back and forth chat approach. The Latest Tech News,

Gemini's 'Ask about place' chip for Google Maps has started showing up, but it doesn't yet work perfectly. Google is adding an “Ask about place” contextual chip for Gemini. The chip has started appearing when Gemini is called up from Google Maps, but only for certain place types.