The Straits Times·3 min read·medium
‘Irresponsible’: Google rolls back new satellite image AI tool after backlash
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Google has suspended a new AI-powered image generation feature on Google Earth following criticism from researchers and intelligence experts. Critics argued the tool could be misused to create realistic disinformation and undermine the platform's role as a trusted source of geospatial data.
The new tool allowed Google Earth users to generate AI visualisations on top of the service’s satellite imagery - triggering complaints over the potential for disinformation.
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