It controversially updated the Gulf's name for US users after President Trump ordered it to be changed.

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.

  • @Hawke
    1•1 day ago

    Find me a replacement for Google Docs and I’m in.

    • Arghblarg
      31•1 day ago

      LibreOffice has just announced a wasm port of their suite, to run on and offline…

      • @Hawke
        2•1 day ago

        I just tried that actually.

        Not at all impressed with its integrated OnlyOffice. I want an alternative to MS office not a clone.

      • @Karjalan
        24•1 day ago

        Is that the same Proton who’s ceo recently decided he wanted to throw his hat in the trump dick sucking ring… Despite not even being in the US?