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Google Earth AI Tool Sparks Fears of Deepfakes and Misinformation
Experts, journalists, and human rights advocates are raising concerns that a new Google Earth AI feature, which allows users to generate fake satellite images, could be misused to spread misinformation and create deepfakes in the sky.
31 Jul, 16:09 — 31 Jul, 17:48
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BBCHigh3h ago
New Google Earth AI tool could fuel misinformation, experts say
Experts tell BBC Verify Google's new feature which lets people generate fake satellite images could be misused.
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Google adds AI to satellite images, raising fears of deepfakes in the sky
Journalists, human rights advocates and open source analysts recoiled in horror at the move: "The opportunities for abuse and disinfo are literally boundless," said one.
By Geoff Brumfiel
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First report: BBC · 31 Jul, 16:09|Full coverage: 2 · 2h|Window: 2h
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