Google takes down AI image generator tied to Google Earth after satellite photo deepfakes
Google removed its AI image generation feature from Google Earth just one day after its launch due to misuse that resulted in deepfake images of terrorist attacks and destruction. The feature, powered by Google's Nano Banana 2 AI model, faced backlash from users concerned about its potential to spread misinformation. Google stated it would implement stronger safeguards before reintroducing the feature, emphasizing that the AI images were not part of the official Google Earth experience.