Even fake wars created... Google Earth AI urgently suspended a day after launch

Google has abruptly paused the AI image generation feature it added to Google Earth’s web version just one day after launch.

The tool could create custom scenes from real terrain data, but it raised concerns because it could be abused to generate fake war, accident, or disaster imagery.

Google said it will not relaunch the feature until stronger safeguards are in place.

The move highlights how generative AI in mapping and geospatial services can quickly spread misinformation and manipulated visuals.