Google also recently added artificial intelligence features to Google Maps, which could have hallucinated the false traffic jams. This story was updated on May 30 to include comment from Google.

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Make sure you update Google Maps to the latest version. I’m running version 25.12.01.737373685. Open Google Maps, tap on your profile picture on the top right, and go to Your Timeline.

In Google Maps in the United States, the sea is designated as the Sea of Japan (East Sea). A similar naming procedure is set to be used for the Gulf of Mexico in regions outside the United States.

Launch Google Maps on your phone, tap your profile icon at the top, and then select Timeline. Tap the cloud icon. From the "Your backups" section, select a device, tap More, and then select Import.

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