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by shadowgovt 2115 days ago
The system knows about some buildings as landmarks. I don't think I would categorize that as advertising; "turn left at the Starbucks" is an extremely human way to give directions. I haven't thought about it as advertising when my parents tell people to turn left at the gas station on the corner; There's a gas station on the corner. It's an easy landmark.

Two nights ago, I had Maps tell me "turn right after the McDonald's" because there was a McDonald's at the corner.

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I guess, but the street had a name. And a Burger King, for that matter.
What are the map coordinates for us to look at and see ourselves?