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Google removes Earth AI feature one day after launch

Google pulled an Earth AI feature that let users generate AI imagery over real Google Earth maps. The removal followed criticism that it would spread misinformation.

First seen 31 Jul, 19:47 UTC on TechCrunch2 sourcesLast update 80d ago

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TechCrunch· 31 Jul, 19:47Google nixes its Earth AI feature one day after launch, amid criticism it would spread misinformationArs Technica· 31 Jul, 20:21Google Earth risked ruin with retracted AI tool for making fake satellite pics

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31 Jul 19:47TechCrunch Google nixes its Earth AI feature one day after launch, amid criticism it would spread misinformation31 Jul 20:21Ars Technica Google Earth risked ruin with retracted AI tool for making fake satellite pics

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