SMRTR AINov 20, 2025Ars Technica

Google’s new Nano Banana Pro uses Gemini 3 power to generate more realistic AI images

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Google's Nano Banana Pro image generator powered by Gemini 3 produces significantly more realistic AI images with better understanding of language and context, making AI-generated content harder to detect visually. The system includes SynthID watermarks for identification, removes visible watermarks for premium subscribers, and offers tiered access levels based on subscription plans.

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