Google has removed an AI image generation feature from Google Earth less than a day after launching it, following criticism that it could be used to spread misinformation. The tool allowed users to generate fake AI imagery and superimpose it over real Google Earth maps. Researchers raised immediate concerns, warning that the feature could create convincing fake satellite images for public deception, such as altered pictures of nuclear plants or Gaza craters. Google said it is pausing the feature while it works on stronger safeguards. The company noted that images generated by the tool were watermarked as AI-created, but the backlash continued.