Google Maps now uses Gemini to suggest captions when users share photos of places, launching on iOS in the US and expanding globally to Android in the coming months. The move is part of a six-month campaign to integrate AI into every layer of Maps. The feature is live now in English on iOS and will be expanded to Android. Users can accept, edit, or delete the suggested caption. The tool is designed to be assistive rather than automated, as it is a starting point, not a published output, making it a valuable tool for user trust and content standards. The launch of the feature coincides with the expansion of Google's role in local search and recommendations as AI models begin to monetise local quality of the place they're on.