tech
April 16, 2026
Gemini can now create personalized AI images by digging around in Google Photos
Google is making it easier to feed your photos into Nano Banana for more personal image generation.
TL;DR
- Gemini's "personal intelligence" now connects its image generation model (Nano Banana 2) to Google Photos.
- Users can opt in to allow Gemini to access their photos and labels for more personalized AI image creation.
- This feature simplifies prompts by letting the AI reference personal details like "my family" or "my dog" using data from Google Photos.
- Google states that personal photos are not used for training the AI, though inputs and outputs are used to improve AI products.
- Personal intelligence is off by default, requires user opt-in, and is currently available to paid Google AI subscribers.
- The feature can connect Gemini to other Google services like Gmail and YouTube, with user control over which services are allowed.
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