NewzGoogle rolled back a new feature on Friday that allowed users to generate artificial intelligence visualizations on top of Google Earth's satellite imagery. The tool, which was briefly available, permitted anyone to create AI-modified versions of the platform's satellite pictures.
The company reversed its decision quickly following a furious backlash from researchers and open-source intelligence experts. Critics raised concerns that the feature risked ruin and sparked widespread fears regarding misinformation and disinformation, as users immediately began sharing examples of AI-generated pictures illustrating the technology's potential for abuse.
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