ROOKE: Amid Race Everyone’s Watching, Big Tech ‘Malfunction’ Sparks Criticism For Election Interference
Google Maps faced criticism for reverting satellite images of fire-damaged neighborhoods in Los Angeles to pre-fire photos. Critics argue this alteration was an attempt to influence the upcoming mayoral election. Google claimed the change was accidental and that they are restoring the correct imagery.
- ▪Google Maps reverted satellite imagery of neighborhoods affected by the 2025 fires to pre-fire photos.
- ▪Critics, including political commentators, accused Google of manipulating the mayoral election.
- ▪Google stated that the issue was caused by a technical error during a routine update and is being fixed.
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Opinion ROOKE: Amid Race Everyone’s Watching, Big Tech ‘Malfunction’ Sparks Criticism For Election Interference OPINION Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images Mary Rooke Commentary and Analysis Writer May 19, 2026 12:34 PM ET May 19, 2026 12:34 PM ET Mary Rooke Commentary and Analysis Writer Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Amid the final weeks before Los Angeles voters head to the polls for the mayoral primary, Google Maps quietly reverted satellite imagery of…
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