Google says it will change Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' in Maps app after government updates
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In posts on X on Monday, Google said it will follow the government's lead in changing the names on its Maps app.
  • RxBrad@infosec.pubEnglish
    5·
    2 days ago

    The IHO proposes names which world nations may or may not use.

    Such is the case with the “Southern Ocean” around Antarctica since the early 2000s, which is randomly recognized & not recognized by world nations.

    • GrumpyDuckling@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      4·
      2 days ago

      It still requires Congress to pass legislation. I think they would have to leave the organization entirely or amend the resolution to join it and recognize it’s naming convention. The executive order is illegal.

      • RxBrad@infosec.pubEnglish
        7·
        2 days ago

        I don’t disagree.

        But recent interpretation of the use of executive order is hurtling toward the president having near-monarch authority

        So, until the reach of executive orders gets reigned in… here we are.