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Google Maps renames “Lake Ontario” to “Lake America” even faster than US government
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/08/google-maps-renames-lake-ontario-to-lake-america-even-faster-than-us-government/Google rolled out the Lake America change on Saturday, while the official US government maps are still waiting.
Replying to @technocrit@lemmy.dbzer0.com
Good. And I hope he signs an executive order to rename some oceans too.
These are marginally impactful in terms of real consequences and easily undone with the next administration, but extremely visible to and unpopular with voters. Every little bit helps.
Replying to @cattywampas@lemmy.world
Yes, I agree. People who otherwise don’t pay a lot of attention generally think it’s really stupid, so it brings more attention to stupid things. It may be a very small thing that can be changed easily, but you’re so right. It brings a lot of attention that is not so positive for Trump and the crew.