Online discussions led to the "N-word" linking to the White House on Google Maps

It has been a rather difficult month for Google Maps. A few weeks ago, an image of the Android mascot answering nature's call on an Apple was found at coordinates N 33°30'52.5", E 73°03'33.2". Google said that the image came from user submitted edits and put a halt to them earlier this month.

Now, a new issue has come up with Google Maps, one that is much more offensive than the earlier image. It has come to Google's attention that searching on Google Maps using the "N-word" takes you to the White House. According to Danny Sullivan, the founder of Search Engine Land, this was the result ...

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