Google updates maps after Trump's executive order changes Lake Ontario's name in U.S., becoming first major provider to implement the change.
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Google Maps has begun displaying "Lake America" instead of Lake Ontario for users in the United States, following a decision linked to a Trump administration executive order. The tech giant confirmed it updates Google Maps to reflect name changes in official government sources, including the U.S. Geographic Names Information System. Canadian users will continue to see "Lake Ontario" on the platform, as the name change applies only within U.S. territory. Google is the first major online maps provider to implement the change, which reflects a decision by a U.S. government agency. The renaming has drawn attention as a significant modification to one of North America's most recognizable geographical features.
Sources: 1. Global News: Google Maps to show ‘Lake Ontario’ in Canada, ‘Lake America’ in U.S. Here’s why — https://globalnews.ca/news/12040981/lake-ontario-lake-america-google-maps/ (src1) 2. CBC News: Google updates maps to display Lake Ontario as Lake America in U.S. — https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/google-updates-maps-lake-ontario-9.7325922?cmp=rss (src2) 3.