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Google's Nano Banana AI-Image Editing Is Coming to Search, NotebookLM and Photos
Google is integrating its Nano Banana AI image editor into various platforms. NotebookLM is receiving a significant upgrade, incorporating Nano Banana for enhanced Video Overviews. The update introduces six new video styles and generates contextual illustrations, along with Briefs for micro-videos. This enables users to transform documents into narrated slideshows with visuals within NotebookLM. The initial rollout to Pro users begins this week, with a broader release planned for all users soon.Search will gain image creation and editing capabilities powered by the AI tools. Users can utilize chat prompts to stylize existing images directly within the Google app. Photos taken through Lens can also be edited directly using the AI. The Search integration is currently available in English for US customers and plans to expand to more regions and languages. Specific details about the Photos integration remain scarce, but Google promises Nano Banana's arrival in the coming weeks.