Google is laying off employees at Waze
Google is laying off employees at Waze
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I’ve always been confused why Google keeps Waze and Maps completely separate. Google Maps interface with Waze crowd sourcing would be killer.
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They're separate because Waze has a reputation of giving more "aggressive" routing, and has a social aspect to it. Stuff that really doesn't belong in Google Maps.
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What's aggressive routing? Like more prone to induce road rage?
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And through quiet neighborhood communities where people are out in the streets playing with the kids, walking the dog or getting a run in.
Someone in my neighborhood got hit while walking their dog by someone using Waze.
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Be careful of confirmation bias and the availability heuristic. One irresponsible person does not define the masses.
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Like making you take an extra 10 turns, take a longer route, and drive on too-narrow roads, to potentially save only several minutes of being stopped in traffic.
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My parents: I don't trust Google. That's why I use Waze.
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Last year me: I don't trust Reddit, that's why I use old.Reddit.
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I would immediately stop using Maps if I had to deal with any sort of social media infiltration. I already stopped using it in favor of Apple Maps if I have to do transit routing (Apple's a bit more accurate with timetables).
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