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Google pulls AI generation feature out of satellite maps after fears of misuse, misinformation

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Google pulls AI generation feature out of satellite maps after fears of misuse, misinformation
Google pulls AI generation feature out of satellite maps after fears of misuse, misinformation
In its original announcement on Thursday, Google stated that the feature could "bring history to life," or "give your favorite place a makeover."
Google 'rolls back' new Earth AI tool following misinformation fears
GOOGLE has rolled back its new Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool that allowed people to create fake scenarios on top of real-life satellite imagery after it faced criticism for potentially spreading misinformation ...
New York Post
New York Post19 hrs ago
Google Earth AI image feature yanked after users raise misinformation concerns
Google announced it is rolling back its new AI feature within Google Earth after users generated images that violate the company's policies.
TechCrunch
TechCrunch1 days ago
Google nixes its Earth AI feature one day after launch, amid criticism it would spread misinformation
A tool that allowed anyone to generate fake AI-generated imagery and superimpose it over real Google Earth maps quickly spurred backlash.
CNET
CNET1 days ago
Google Quickly Rolls Back a Feature That Could Make Deepfake Satellite Images
Google Earth’s AI image generator let me put my dream home in Central Park, but other potential uses aren’t so innocent.
NPR
NPR🏁 first to report1 days ago
Google adds AI to satellite images, raising fears of deepfakes in the sky
Journalists, human rights advocates and open source analysts recoiled in horror at the move: "The opportunities for abuse and disinfo are literally boundless," said one.