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Google DeepMind Launches Nano Banana 2 Lite and Gemini Omni Flash
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Why it matters
- →Nano Banana 2 Lite offers rapid image generation, crucial for fast prototyping.
- →Gemini Omni Flash enables advanced video editing, integrating multiple media types.
- →These models enhance the accessibility of high-quality generative media tools for developers.
Google DeepMind has released Nano Banana 2 Lite and Gemini Omni Flash, two models designed to enhance multimedia creation. Nano Banana 2 Lite focuses on rapid image generation, offering high speed and cost-efficiency for developers. Gemini Omni Flash provides advanced video generation and editing capabilities, integrating text, image, and video inputs. These models are available in Google AI Studio and the Gemini API, allowing developers to create comprehensive multimedia experiences. This release aims to make high-quality generative media tools more accessible.
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