Google's Gemini Omni Flash brings fast video generation

A24, long regarded as a standard-bearer for artistically ambitious cinema, is facing sharp criticism from its own fanbase after announcing a $75 million partnership with Google DeepMind to develop AI workflow tools. While the backlash has been vocal, industry observers largely expect the company to weather it without lasting damage. The deal has nonetheless raised pointed questions about what the studio's brand identity actually stands for.

Google is opening up personalized AI image generation in Gemini to free-tier users in the United States, a feature that was previously limited to paid subscribers. The tool draws on a user's interests and data from connected Google apps to tailor the images it produces. The expansion marks a notable shift in how broadly Google is willing to distribute its more data-integrated AI capabilities.

Proton has updated its Lumo chatbot with image generation and editing capabilities, marking a significant expansion of the privacy-focused AI assistant. The upgrade brings visual creative tools to a platform that distinguishes itself by keeping user data away from ad networks and third-party trackers. For users already in the Proton ecosystem, Lumo now offers a more complete AI workspace without sacrificing the company's data privacy commitments.

Spotting an AI-generated face used to be straightforward - look for a mangled ear, an extra finger, or eyes that didn't quite line up. In 2026, those obvious tells have largely disappeared, and the conventional wisdom about how to detect synthetic faces needs revisiting. PetaPixel examines what the research and current tools actually say about identifying AI-generated portraits today.

NoimosAI has introduced Creative Agent, a tool designed to generate brand assets by drawing on patterns identified in high-performing market creatives. The system aims to ground visual output in data rather than purely open-ended generation. It positions itself as a practical option for teams looking to align creative production with proven market signals.

Google has released two new generative AI models aimed at speed and API accessibility: Nano Banana 2 Lite for fast image generation and Gemini Omni Flash for text-prompted video creation and editing. Nano Banana 2 Lite produces images in roughly four seconds at $0.034 per image, while Gemini Omni Flash marks the first time Google has made video generation available through its API. Google suggests using the two models together as a pipeline, moving from a generated still image directly into an a