Google Gemini AI Update Restores Ability to Generate Images of People
Google is rolling out an update to its Gemini AI that brings back the ability to generate images of people, though it will initially be limited to paying customers. According to Google, the generation of images of people will be gradually rolled out to Gemini Advanced, Business, and Enterprise users, starting in English.
In February, Google disabled Gemini's ability to generate any images of people after it produced historically inaccurate images. These images included a Native American man and Indian woman representing an 1820s-era German couple, an African American Founding Father, Asian and indigenous soldiers as members of the 1929 German military, and various representations of a "medieval king of England." The move comes after technical improvements, evaluation sets enhancements, red-teaming exercises, and clear product principles were implemented.
Gemini Advanced and Imagen 3
Gemini Advanced, which offers access to Google AI for $19.99 per month, now provides users with a better user experience in generating images of people. Google has also made significant progress with its Imagen 3 text-to-image generator, expanding its availability to US users.
Unlike some other AI tools, Gemini does not support the generation of photorealistic, identifiable individuals, depictions of minors, or excessively gory, violent, or sexual scenes. Google emphasizes that not every image created by Gemini will be perfect, but they are committed to improving the tool based on user feedback.
In addition, Google is taking aim at custom GPTs with the launch of Gemini Gems, offering customized versions of its AI for various functionalities.
Future Updates and Gems Release
Google has not provided a specific timeline for a wider launch but states that they aim to bring the feature to more users and languages gradually. Imagen 3 is being rolled out to Gemini Apps and will soon be available in all languages.
Google has also introduced Gems, customized versions of its AI that offer various functionalities, from coding assistance to writing editing and advice. Gems are designed to be easy to use, requiring users to provide instructions and a name to get started. The release of Gems is initially for Gemini Advanced, Business, and Enterprise users in over 150 countries and most languages.
Overall, Google's update to Gemini AI restores the ability to generate images of people, with a focus on technical improvements and a better user experience. The company remains committed to enhancing the tool and expanding its availability to more users in the future.
