Google Earth’s AI deepfake tool only lasted one day
Google Earth's AI image generation tool was pulled after users created deepfakes of disasters
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What happened
Google Earth's new AI image generation tool was removed after just one day. The tool allowed users to generate images of locations using AI, but some users created deepfakes of disasters. The tool was pulled after Alphabet, Google's parent company, deemed the images to be in violation of its policies.
The tool's removal was swift. According to Reuters, Alphabet rolled back the feature after users exploited it to create deepfakes of disasters. The Atlantic and Business Insider both noted the potential for misuse, with Business Insider specifying that the tool was used to create deepfakes of disasters.
The Verge confirmed the tool's removal, noting its brief lifespan.
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Sources (4)
- Alphabet rolls back AI image generation in Google Earth over policy violations Reuters · 35d ago
- Google Just Torched the Credibility of Its Satellite Images The Atlantic · 35d ago
- Google Earth's new AI image generation function didn't survive a day after users deepfaked disasters Business Insider · 35d ago
- Google Earth’s AI deepfake tool only lasted one day The Verge · 35d ago
Questions people are asking
What was the AI image generation tool in Google Earth?
The tool allowed users to generate images of locations using AI.
Why was the tool removed?
The tool was removed after users created deepfakes of disasters, violating Alphabet's policies.
How long was the tool available?
The tool was available for one day before being removed.
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