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Google pulls Earth AI feature after one day amid misinformation backlash
Google launched an AI tool that let users overlay fake imagery on Google Earth, but pulled it within 24 hours after critics warned it could spread misinformation. The feature was designed to generate realistic but synthetic scenes, raising concerns about trust in satellite imagery. Google has not announced plans for a revised version.
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The quick reversal shows Google's AI rollout process still lacks guardrails, but the underlying tech will likely return with more controls.
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