Nano Banana 2
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Nano Banana 2 is Google's image generation model designed for speed and capability across multiple products including Gemini, Search, and Google Ads. The model gained significant attention in July when Google integrated it into Google Earth to allow AI-modified satellite imagery, but the feature was disabled after one day due to concerns that it could generate misleading pictures of real locations and sensitive sites. Google has since stated it plans to reimplement the feature with stronger safeguards.
Updated 4 August 2026
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Latest developments
Google Earth risked ruin with retracted AI tool for making fake satellite pics
Ars Technica · 1 month ago ·
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Google nixes its Earth AI feature one day after launch, amid criticism it would spread misinformation
TechCrunch · 1 month ago ·
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Google Earth’s AI deepfake tool only lasted one day
The Verge · 1 month ago ·
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Meta enters AI image model race in bid to court advertisers and subscribers
CNBC · 2 months ago ·
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Nano Banana 2: Combining Pro capabilities with lightning-fast speed
Google DeepMind · 6 months ago ·
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Q3 2026
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- Google Earth risked ruin with retracted AI tool for making fake satellite pics
- Google nixes its Earth AI feature one day after launch, amid criticism it would spread misinformation
- Google Earth’s AI deepfake tool only lasted one day
- Meta enters AI image model race in bid to court advertisers and subscribers
Q1 2026
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Products & technology
- Google develops this model · 4 sources
- Integrated with Google Earth · 1 source
- Integrated with Gemini · 1 source