Google Updates Gemini with Improved Image Generation, AI Chat
Google has introduced custom Gems – a new way to personalize AI chat experience, and enhanced Image generation capabilities in Gemini powered by the latest Imagen 3 model.
Dave Citron, Senior Director, Product Management, Gemini Experiences revealed that “We’re rolling out new features that we previewed at Google I/O. Gems, a new feature that lets you customize Gemini to create your own personal AI experts on any topic you want, are now available for Gemini Advanced, Business and Enterprise users. And our new image generation model, Imagen 3, is now available across Gemini, Gemini Advanced, Business and Enterprise.”
It launched a a set of premade Gems for different scenarios which include: Learning coach, Brainstormer, Career guide, Writing editor, and Coding partner.
Citron explained that “We’ve upgraded our creative image generation capabilities, and over the coming days, we’re bringing our latest image generation model, Imagen 3 to Gemini Apps and expanding its availability for users in all languages.
“Imagen 3 sets a new standard for image quality, generating images with just a few words. You can even ask Gemini to create images in various styles — like photorealistic landscapes, textured oil paintings or whimsical claymation scenes.
“Imagen 3 brings advanced image generation capabilities that come with built-in safeguards and adhere to our product design principles. Across a wide range of benchmarks, Imagen 3 performs favorably compared to other image generation models available. And as with Imagen 2, we use SynthID, our tool for watermarking AI-generated images.”
He added “Our design principles are clear: From start to finish, you remain in control of the creative process. If the initial image you get doesn’t meet your expectations, simply tell Gemini what you’d like to change and it’ll give you a new image.
“Over the coming days, we’ll also start to roll out the generation of images of people, with an early access version for our Gemini Advanced, Business, and Enterprise users, starting in English. We’ve worked to make technical improvements to the product, as well as improved evaluation sets, red-teaming exercises and clear product principles.
“With Imagen 3, we’ve made significant progress in providing a better user experience when generating images of people. We don’t support the generation of photorealistic, identifiable individuals, depictions of minors or excessively gory, violent or sexual scenes. Of course, not every image Gemini creates will be perfect, but we’ll continue to listen to feedback from early access Gemini Advanced users as we keep improving. We’ll gradually roll this out, aiming to bring it to more users and languages soon.”