Google Maps is testing a new ad format that gives users the option to add a stop for a sponsored location during navigation.
  • UmeU@lemmy.worldEnglish
    521·
    5 months ago

    Edit/update from 9to5google so this post does not spread what is apparently inaccurate information:

    I know we are desperate for content here on Lemmy, and I can google hate circle jerk with the best of them, but maybe just delete the post if it is a complete clickbait lie… you could also reword the post as a fact check, ‘no, google isn’t injecting adds into maps.’

    • flop_leash_973@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      85·
      5 months ago

      Sure, I could. But I wanted to leave the original post as it was for transparency. I figured that was the most “open” thing to do.

      • helpImTrappedOnline@lemmy.worldEnglish
        162·
        5 months ago

        You can edit titles on Lemmy, make say “BS journalists throwing google under the bus to get more ad revenue from google ads.”

      • UmeU@lemmy.worldEnglish
        6·
        5 months ago

        Fair enough, but reading the comments it appears your edit isn’t explicit enough, or people just read the headlines I guess.