Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour

Google Maps is testing a new ad format that gives users the option to add a stop for a sponsored location during navigation.

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Profit-seeking has ruined innovation and killed us all.
- What do you mean? Can't you see all those innovations in the ads and tracking industry?
  
  Yes! Dozens of new surveillance techniques have been invented, and new content formats have been created to make people even more stupid. Moreover, efforts to add advertisements to artificial intelligence are still ongoing, stay tuned!

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