Snapchat faces heat after map shows New York renamed as 'Jewtropolis'
Similar instances have also occurred with Google Maps in the past and the issue highlights the problems these firms face with open-source platforms
The popular multimedia messaging app, Snapchat, is facing criticism from outraged social media users after some of the app users found New York renamed as “Jewtropolis” on its map feature on Thursday, according to reports. Shortly after multiple tweets condemning the social media giant, the company responded on Twitter by saying that it does not power its own maps.
The firm, in its statement, added that the maps are powered by an open-source platform. Mapbox receives data from over 1 million developers. Similar instances have also occurred with Google Maps in the past, and the issue highlights the problems these firms face with open-source platforms, which are not always subject to strict moderation and regulations.