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Google has unveiled a major upgrade to its Gemini app with the integration of a new image editing model developed by Google DeepMind. Described as the top-rated image editing model in the world, it’s now available to users within the Gemini app, offering enhanced creative control and more natural, realistic edits. The update builds on Gemini’s earlier introduction of native image editing, with a strong focus on preserving a person’s likeness across edits—something users have long found challenging in AI-powered photo tools. One of the key improvements is the model’s ability to maintain facial consistency and identity when editing photos of people, pets, or even yourself. Users often report frustration when AI-generated changes result in a face that’s “close but not quite right,” especially when altering features like hairstyles, expressions, or accessories. The new model is specifically designed to address this by learning and preserving the core characteristics of a person’s appearance, whether you're giving yourself a 1960s beehive haircut or dressing your chihuahua in a tutu. The editing process is simple: users upload a photo and describe the changes they’d like to make. Gemini can then seamlessly blend images, allowing users to insert themselves into a scene with their pet, change a room’s background to test new wallpaper designs, or place themselves in exotic locations around the world—all while ensuring the person remains visually consistent with their original photo. This level of realism and continuity makes the edits feel more personal and believable. Beyond static image edits, the Gemini app now allows users to take their final edited photo and turn it into a short, animated video. By uploading the image back into Gemini, users can generate dynamic scenes that bring their edited photos to life, adding movement and context to their creative vision. The new model is powered by advanced AI trained on vast datasets, enabling it to understand not just visual details but also the subtle nuances of human and animal appearance. Google DeepMind’s expertise in generative AI has helped refine the model’s ability to interpret complex edits while minimizing distortions, blurriness, or unnatural features that have plagued earlier tools. This update is part of Google’s broader push to make AI more intuitive and accessible in everyday tasks. By focusing on realism, consistency, and user control, Gemini aims to become a go-to tool for creative expression, from casual fun to practical applications like home design or social media content. While the new model excels in preserving identity and enabling imaginative edits, it’s worth noting that such tools raise ongoing questions about digital authenticity, consent, and potential misuse. However, Google emphasizes responsible AI use and has built safeguards into the system to prevent harmful or deceptive outputs. With this launch, Google is reinforcing its position at the forefront of generative AI innovation. The Gemini app now offers one of the most powerful and user-friendly image editing experiences available, combining state-of-the-art AI with a focus on personal expression and visual fidelity. Whether users want to experiment with fun transformations or create realistic visual content, the updated Gemini app delivers a seamless, intuitive, and highly capable experience.

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