Google Earth Retracts AI Tool for Making Fake Satellite Images After It Was Immediately Abused Upon Release

Jeremy Hsu, Ars Technica:

Google briefly allowed anyone to create AI-modified versions of satellite imagery available in Google Earth — before quickly reversing its decision as people shared examples of AI-generated pictures that illustrated the potential for misinformation and disinformation.

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