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Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour
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this post was submitted on 08 Jul 2024
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It would be considered illegal where I live to interact with that popup while driving.
Same, I wonder if there would be any way to report it to the state AG, maybe some pressure to ban it could hit google
They’d rather you be forced to have it on your screen, like old school tv ads.