Jesus, that is a gross way to inject advertising into turn-by-turn navigation.
Edit/update from 9to5google so this post does not spread what is apparently inaccurate information: https://9to5google.com/2024/07/08/google-maps-pop-up-quick-detour-ad/
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This is possibly the worst thing to add to turn by turn navigation. Especially when I’m in a hurry.
Oh wait, I don’t drive. But still, this can affect lots of people who do.