Google suspend son IA d’images dans Google Earth

Google has temporarily suspended a new AI feature in Google Earth that allowed users to generate fictional satellite images based on text prompts. The feature, dubbed Nano Banana 2, was quickly shut down after journalists at BBC Verify discovered that it could be easily manipulated to create misleading images, including fabricated scenes of disasters and geopolitical events. The tool’s reliance on Google Earth’s established credibility created a significant risk of spreading disinformation, particularly in conflict zones where reliable information is scarce. Google initially claimed safeguards were in place, but these were found to be circumventable, highlighting a broader concern about the increasing difficulty in verifying satellite imagery and the potential for AI to undermine trust in geospatial data.