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Is Google Maps getting worse? (lemmy.world)

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My dad uses Google Maps, and he mentioned that it seems to be getting worse. Like, giving him directions that are obviously worse than alternatives. Has anyone else here experienced this?

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[-] lath@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

Yes. I don't recall which community posted it and when, but Google is adifying their Maps. They literally have sponsored routes planned that will go out of their way to promote paying businesses.

this post was submitted on 26 Sep 2024

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