Information Society Watch

March 30, 2007, Technewsworld

Measures by Google to replace Post Katrina images on Google Earth with images prior to the hurricane have come in for major flak. The images portray the city as it was before the hurricane with good roads, intact bridges and parks. While Google representatives say that they put up images which give the best resolution, locals are angry and not for any small reason. Post Katrina, Google Earth maps were extremely popular since residents had a first hand knowledge of the damage caused to their homes. Google's sudden move has led some people to believe that it's intention smell of a conspiracy.It also raises a larger question of transparency and participation in these matters.

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