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 55d ago
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Google removes Earth AI feature one day after launch
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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 picsCommunity0
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