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Google removes AI image generation feature from Earth

Published 31 July 2026

Google has rolled back a new feature in its Google Earth service that allowed users to generate AI visualizations on top of satellite imagery, following intense criticism from researchers and analysts who warned it could be used to create convincing disinformation.

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