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Google AI Models

The Decoder · Jun 30, 2026 · 1 min read · Read original article →

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Google has launched two new generative AI models, Nano Banana 2 Lite and Gemini Omni Flash, which enable fast image and video generation through text prompts. Nano Banana 2 Lite can generate images in just four seconds, while Gemini Omni Flash allows developers to create and edit videos up to ten seconds long. These models can be used together to generate images and then animate them into videos. Why it matters: this development is significant because it brings AI-powered image and video generation to a wider range of applications and use cases, making it more accessible to developers and consumers alike.

💡 Key Takeaways

  1. Nano Banana 2 Lite generates images in four seconds at a cost of $0.034 per image at 1K resolution
  2. Gemini Omni Flash enables video generation and editing through text prompts via the API at $0.10 per second of output
  3. The two models can be chained together to generate images and then animate them into videos

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