Google introduces a faster, cheaper image generator with Nano Banana 2 Lite

Google has released Nano Banana 2 Lite, a faster and cheaper AI image generator that produces images in four seconds at $0.034 per 1,000 images. It is optimized for high-volume workflows and replaces the original Nano Banana as the legacy model. Google also announced a wider release of Gemini Omni Flash at $0.10 per second of video output, along with a new demo app called Omni Product Studio for turning static images into cinematic e-commerce videos. Both models are available via Google AI Studio and the Gemini API. The announcements come amid ongoing controversy over AI-generated content and Google's $75 million partnership with indie studio A24.

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