(ANSA) – ROME, 02 MAR – Google Maps has begun to remove the locations sent by users within the borders of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. The company, a spokesperson for the site told BuzzFeed News, is also removing new content such as photos and commercial information “as a precaution.” The measure comes in response to complaints on social networks from users who accused Google Maps of hosting content and locations allegedly used for air strikes on cities like Kiev and Kharkiv.
“As a precaution, we are removing user contributions such as photos, videos, reviews and commercial information and all user-submitted places from Google Maps in Ukraine, Russia and Belarus since the invasion began and we are temporarily blocking the posting of new changes. “the Google spokesperson said after reviewing the reports. (HANDLE).
Source: Ansa
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