Google nixes its Earth AI feature one day after launch, amid criticism it would spread misinformation
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Killing an AI Earth-editing feature in 24 hours is a clear signal that geospatial deepfakes are a third rail for platforms. Any product that blends synthetic and real-world maps now needs pre-baked abuse cases, provenance, and rollback plans before launch, not as an afterthought.
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