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Gemini’s Image Magic Now Free for All Americans

An AI learns your likes and dislikes, but does it learn to like you back?

Google has announced that the Gemini app's personalized Nano Banana-powered image generation feature is now free for all U.S. users. This follows an initial rollout in April, where users could generate images based on their unique interests without needing to specify them directly.


The feature uses data from your Google account connections—such as Gmail, Google Photos, YouTube, and Search—to understand your preferences. For example, you can simply request an illustration of yourself with your favorite things, such as coffee and baking, instead of listing them explicitly.


Additionally, Gemini can pull images directly from Google Photos, so manual uploads are no longer necessary. This opt-in feature is set by default for every prompt but can be disabled using a new toggle in the Tools menu.


In other updates, Google has announced plans to roll out a 'Daily Brief' feature and revamp the app's interface. The company also hinted at access to an AI video model called Gemini Omni and the introduction of a personal AI agent named Gemini Spark.


Notably, Gemini recently surpassed 750 million monthly active users, solidifying its position as a major player in the AI landscape. As this feature becomes more accessible, it raises questions about how much we are willing to share with our digital assistants and what kind of images they might generate in response.

Original source:  https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/29/geminis-personalized-ai-image-generation-is-now-free-for-u-s-users/
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