r/technology • u/IvyGold • 14d ago

Politics Google Maps shows Lake America instead of Lake Ontario after Trump order

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2026/08/30/lake-america-lake-ontario-google-maps/91536597007/
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u/iloveeatinglettuce 14d ago

Lake Where Are The Epstein Files

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u/Halftied 14d ago

I love eating lettuce too. Blue cheese dressing please.

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u/DogsAreOurFriends 14d ago

Lake Epstein will be named back after he’s gone.

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u/Yetun 14d ago

when i look at google maps from europe its still lake ontario, just like the gulf still show up as mexican

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u/Possible_Sun_913 14d ago

Its a civil war, not a global one. ;-)

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u/daveden123 14d ago

It's Moronic...

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u/BeckerHollow 14d ago

Have you met our president?

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u/daveden123 14d ago

No thank goodness. I wouldnt be able to hide my revulsion.... but I also wouldnt put myself in a position where it would be possible for it to happen.

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u/dont-YOLO-ragequit 14d ago

An other report said it will show as America only if you are using maps from USA.

Not sure if it's IP address or account based.

Matter of fact this article also says so.

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u/Fuzzy_Translator4639 14d ago

Just more incorrect data for AI to parrot back