In Screen Time, tech reporter Rutger Otto writes on the internet every week and everything that comes with it. This week: the AI image editor Nano Banana from Google makes an impression.
Nano Banana, it sounds like an AI character from the online world of Italian Brainrot. They have names such as Bombardino Crocodilo and Ballerina Cappuccina. But actually Nano Banana is the AI image editor of Google, which you can use in Chatbot Gemini.
The last days I see many pictures appear on social media that have been made with Nano Banana. On the pictures I see 3D sculptures of people, as if they have become an action figure. Including packaging and a production plate on the monitor. I also made one myself (and apparently my name is John):
The makers of AI models have a lot of benefit if this type of hypes arise. We saw that at Chatgpt a while ago. Suddenly everyone wanted a picture of themselves in the style of the Japanese animation studio Ghibli. After such a trend, it is hoped for manufacturers to stick to people to use the AI-Chatbots for other things. Trends deliver users.
Google now also benefits from the attention. In the App Store of Apple, Gemini is at the top of the top list of free apps at the time of writing, just before Chatgpt. “People are curious and want to try for themselves what they look like like a 3D model puppet,” says AI expert Remy Gieling. “Then they tell each other about it and the ball will roll.”
I think Nano Banana is particularly good in adjusting images than the action figures. I can upload a picture of my living room and ask if the wall can be in a certain color. Handy to get an impression before I buy paint and hope for the best.
I can also ask, based on a selfie, to make a picture in which I am in a car pursuit as a film hero. The result is above this article. The exposure and colors are correct, it is quite realistic. I would not succeed as a Photoshop amateur.
That makes Nano Banana so good. The accessible way in which you can change existing image. The AI model can be much more: color old black and white photos, remove disturbing elements from photos and combine images. That is not always going well, on the image below I am placed backwards on a chair in the Oval Office. And sometimes Nano Banana does not change anything in a photo, despite a clear assignment.
Yet I am impressed by Nano Banana. On certain points, the AI tool works much better than chatgpt. Gieling thinks that this form of image editing will be the future. “If you see how recently it is that we were busy with hands with six fingers and how far we are already, then you can only dream of what will be possible in two years,” he says.
Gieling is a race optimist and I also see the fun in it. On the other hand, I am worried. This makes it another step easier to throw Fake News into the world.
In Screen Time , Tech Reporter Rutger Otto Writes Weekly about the Internet and Everything That Comes with It. This week: Google’s AI Image Editor Nano Banana is Impressive.
Nano Banana, It Sounds Like An Ai Character From the Online World of Italian Brainrot. They have names like bombardino crocodilo and ballerina cappuccina. But Actually, Nano Banana is Google’s Ai Image Editor, which you can use in Chatbot Gemini.
In recent days, I have seen many Pictures Appealing on Social Media That Were Made With Nano Banana. In the pictures, I see 3D Figurines of People, as if they have Become an action figure. Including packaging and a production plate on the monitor. I Made One Myself TOO (And Apparently My Name Is John):
The Makers of Ai Models Benefit Greatly when this child of hype arises. We saw this a while ago with chatgpt. Suddenly Everyone Wanted A Picture of Themselves in the Style of the Japanese Animation Studio Ghibli. After Such A Trend, Manufacturers Hope People Will Stick Around to use the Ai Chatbots for Other Things As Well. Trends Generate Users.
Google is now also benefit from the Attention. In Apple’s App Store, Gemini is Currently at the Top of the List of Free Apps, Just Ahead of Chatgpt. “People are curious and because to try for themelves what they look like a 3D model doll,” Says ai expert Remy Gieling. “Then they tell each other about it and the ball starts rolling.”
More impression than the action figures is that nano banana is particularly good at adjusting images. I can upload a photo of my living room and ask if the wall can be in a certain color. Useful to get an impression before I buy paint and just hope for the best.
I can also ask to make a picture, based on a selfie, in which I am a movie hero in a car chase. The result is above this article. The Lighting and Colors Are Right, It is Quite Realistic. I would be able to do that as a photoshop amateur.
That’s what makes nano banana so good. The accessible way in which you can change existing images. The Ai Model Can Do Much More: Color Old Black and White Photos, Remove Disturbing Elements from Photos and Combine images with Each Other. That Doessn’t Always Go Well, in The Image Below I Am Placed Backwards on a Chair in the Oval Office. And Sometimes Nano Banana Doesn’t Change Anything in a photo, Despite a Clear Instruction.
Yet I am Impressed with Nano Banana. In Certain Respects, The Ai Tool Already Works Much Better Than Chatgpt. Gieling Thinks That This Form of Image Editing is the Future. “If you see how recent we were worried about hands with six fingers and how far we have come now, you can only dream of what will be possible in Two years,” he says.
Gieling is a born optimist and I can see the fun in it too. On the other hand, I am worried. This makes it Even Easier to Spread Fake News around the world.