Google pauses AI satellite images, after fears of deepfakes in the sky

Google is pausing new artificial intelligence features for satellite imagery, after facing swift backlash from journalists, human rights advocates, and open source analysts who raised concerns about deepfakes and disinformation. Per NPR, experts warned that the opportunities for abuse and disinformation are 'literally boundless.' The pause highlights how closely new AI capabilities are now being scrutinized.

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