Henk van Ess

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Henk van Ess is a global expert in utilizing AI for investigative research, known for advocating for the responsible use of technology. He recently commented on the trend of generating AI starter packs, suggesting that while AI has significant potential, its application in creating trivial digital content is wasteful. Henk's work emphasizes the importance of channeling AI's capabilities toward solving meaningful societal challenges rather than focusing on frivolous tasks.

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Henk van Ess is an AI and open data researcher who created highly realistic fake images using Google Earth.

AI của Google Earth vừa ra đã bị rút vì tràn ngập deepfake

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·

Vietnam· 2026-08-01

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OSINT researcher Henk van Ess demonstrated that he could quickly 'place' refugee camps at the Mexican border and 'build' a nuclear facility in Iran using just a few text commands.

Google удалил ИИ-инструмент Nano Banana из Google Earth уже через день после запуска

Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·

Belarus· 2026-08-01

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Henk van Ess highlighted the risks the feature posed, by creating fake images.

Google withdraws Earth AI tool after misinformation warnings

BBC·

United Kingdom· 2026-07-31

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Henk van Ess is an AI researcher who shared his opinion on the image's creation.

Luigi Mangione's likeness used to model shirt on Shein

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