Racial Slur In Google Maps Leads To White House
- 9 years ago
When typing certain variations of the offensive ‘N-word’ in a Google Map search, some users are directed to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Earlier this month, Google locked down Map Maker editing due to people using it for what amounts to Internet vandalism.
Now the Washington Post is reporting another misuse in Google Maps where searching on a particular racial slur brings up the White House.
When typing certain variations of the offensive ‘N-word’ in a Google Map search, some users are directed to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
After learning about these instances, Google
Earlier this month, Google locked down Map Maker editing due to people using it for what amounts to Internet vandalism.
Now the Washington Post is reporting another misuse in Google Maps where searching on a particular racial slur brings up the White House.
When typing certain variations of the offensive ‘N-word’ in a Google Map search, some users are directed to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
After learning about these instances, Google