Jose Andres: Apple Maps Was Sending Me Into Russian-Controlled Territory

Chef Jose Andres has relied heavily on technology as part of his humanitarian work in Ukraine, feeding thousands of people displaced by the Russian invasion. But he has a few gripes as well, including the fact that Apple Maps kept sending him to Russian-controlled areas. From a report: "Don't send people to enemy territory in a war," he told me in a brief interview after his appearance at the Axios What's Next Summit in Washington, D.C. Andres and his organization World Central Kitchen rely on satellite technology not just to personally navigate, but also to keep tabs on volunteers. While Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment, it's likely a big challenge to keep detailed, up-to-date maps of who is controlling which territory.

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