Trump Asks Apple To Change Lake Ontario Name To 'Lake America' On Its Maps
The Trump administration has reportedly requested that Apple rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' within its mapping application. This request highlights a push for symbolic nationalist branding in digital infrastructure.
Why it matters
The request raises questions about the influence of political administrations over private tech companies and the naming conventions of international geographic features.
US President Donald Trump has asked Apple to change the name of Lake…
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