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Here’s the problem with putting an AI image generator in Google Earth

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English

The introduction of an AI image generator in Google Earth has raised concerns about the potential for misuse, as demonstrated by Henk van Ess, who created misleading images, including one depicting refugees at the Mexican border. Despite Google's efforts to include watermarks and verification tools, the risk of spreading misinformation remains significant, leading to the decision to roll back the feature shortly after its launch.

中文

谷歌地球中引入AI图像生成器引发了对滥用潜力的担忧，亨克·范·埃斯展示了误导性图像的创建，包括一幅描绘墨西哥边境难民的图像。尽管谷歌努力加入水印和验证工具，但传播虚假信息的风险仍然很大，导致在发布不久后决定撤回该功能。