Google Earth temporarily disabled its AI image generation feature less than 48 hours after its launch. The company introduced the capability on August 2, allowing users to enter prompts that would generate AI images of specific locations on the globe, with the output marked as AI‑generated. Within two days, Google removed the tool after identifying screenshots that appeared to violate its content policies. A Google spokesperson said the feature was paused while the company works on stronger safeguards. The announcement noted that the service remains paused, not cancelled, and that re‑introduction may occur after the new safeguards are in place. The episode highlights concerns about using generative AI within a platform trusted for geographic accuracy.