Automated 3D in Google Earth?

There had been rumors for a while that Google was looking for a way to automatically create 3D buildings for Google Earth. Some content added to the 3D warehouse may have been from companies or individuals trying to impress Google with their skills or technology in addressing this topic. Well, it looks like Google may have found it's solution:

http://www.gearthblog.com/blog/archives/2007/05/google_licensing_aut.html

Expect a 3D world in GE some day, maybe some day soon...