Google removes Nano Banana 2 from Google Earth after misuse
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Google just removed its AI image generator, Nano Banana 2, from Google Earth because people started using it to make super-realistic but fake images of disaster zones and conflict scenarios.
An Axios report highlighted that with a few simple prompts, users could create convincing but misleading visuals, like fabricated images of sites in Iran or a US airbase depicted as cratered.
Google says generated images were watermarked
Google explained, "We have seen people sharing screenshots of generated imagery that appear to violate our policies."
They also pointed out these AI-made images were watermarked and not visible on the main Google Earth platform.
Experts warned that tools like this could make it harder for people to trust real satellite images online.