[OSM-talk] Will Google ever use OSM data?

[Dave F.]

Bráulio Bezerra da Silva wrote:
> With OSM data getting more and more quality, I guess it will be a 
> logical move to Google (and others) to use it for its needs (for 
> example in cities where they have NOTHING mapped). Though, I've never 
> seen anyone discuss that. Thinking about this, some questions arise.
>
> Will it ever happen?

It will be great if it does, but I think there's a fundamental problem 
with a point you make.

IMO, OSM doesn't have more quality.
More /quantity/, yes, but quality, no.

I think G may baulk at that.
I hope I'm wrong.

Dave F.