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Google launches Nano Banana 2 Lite for fast AI images and Gemini Omni Flash for video via API

Google has released two new generative AI models, Nano Banana 2 Lite for rapid image creation and Gemini Omni Flash for video processing through its API. The image model offers a cost-effective, four-second generation time, while the flash model introduces text-to-video editing capabilities. By allowing developers to chain these tools together, Google is streamlining the workflow for creating animated content from static prompts.

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