Nano Banana: Google DeepMind upgrades Gemini app but concerns of misuse, deepfake persist

Google has launched a new AI image editing tool within the Gemini app. The tool, Nano Banana, was developed by Google DeepMind. With a focus on maintaining likeness in photos, this update ensures consistency in the appearance of people, pets, and objects during edits.

In a blog post, the tech giant stated that many users were dissatisfied with modified photographs that were “close but not quite the same,” particularly those with faces. The update addresses this, whether you’re trying out a classic haircut or dressing up your pet.

The blog post also…