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Google pulls Earth AI image generation tool after one day
Google removed its newly launched AI image generation feature from Google Earth within 24 hours of its release after users created deepfakes and misleading satellite imagery. Security experts and investigators expressed concerns that the tool could spread misinformation and undermine trust in satellite imagery used for conflict verification.
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2026-08-01
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