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PublishedJuly 31, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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Google nixes its Earth AI feature one day after launch, amid criticism it would spread misinformation
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A tool that allowed anyone to generate fake AI-generated imagery and superimpose it over real Google Earth maps quickly spurred backlash.
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