Google Earth’s AI deepfake tool only lasted one day
The Verge • 7/30/2026 – 8/1/2026
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score50/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier99% (0.5^1/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-07-30
- 2026-07-31Google Earth’s AI deepfake tool only lasted one day (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 5 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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