Google Earth's new AI image generation function didn't survive a day after users deepfaked disasters - Business Insider

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Google Earth's new AI image generation function didn't survive a day after users deepfaked disastersBusiness Insider Google Just Ruined One of Its Most Important ToolsThe Atlantic Google rolls back new satellite image AI tool after backlashTech Xplore See how…

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