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- bbc@rss.ponder.cat
Summary
Google Maps has blocked reviews for the Gulf of Mexico after backlash over renaming it “Gulf of America” for U.S. users, following a Trump executive order.
Critics accused Google of censorship after it removed negative reviews. Google defended the move, citing policies against off-topic content.
Mexico’s President Sheinbaum opposed the change and may take legal action. Apple Maps also adopted the new name.
The controversy adds to concerns over tech companies aligning with Trump, following Meta’s rollback of fact-checking and diversity initiatives.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/02/14/google-maps-political-borders/
This is not new. Google will show citizens of a country whatever that country’s leadership wants them to see. Usually it’s related to disputed territory from wars, but has also included whiny bullshit like this.
This is new though. The difference is, it’s not being limited to citizens of one country. It’s being shown globally, regardless of location.
This is from the EU.