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Gemini Can Now Create Personalized Fake Images Using Google Photos

Google has introduced a new Gemini feature that allows users to generate more personalized images by combining Nano Banana 2 with their Google Photos library.

Gemini Uses Photo Library Context

Users who connect Google Photos to Gemini can now create images with less detailed prompts. Instead of uploading reference photos manually, Gemini can use context from the user’s photo library.

This means prompts such as “design my dream house” or “create a picture of my desert island essentials” can generate results based on personal preferences and stored photo history.

Family and Activity Recognition

If users have tagged people in Google Photos, Gemini can also generate more specific scenes.

For example, users can request an image such as “create a claymation image of my family and me enjoying our favorite activity,” and Gemini can use available context to identify family members and likely activities.

Feedback and Source Transparency

Google said results may not always match expectations on the first try, as the feature is new. Users can refine prompts, correct mistakes, or upload reference photos if needed.

Gemini also includes a Sources button that shows how personal context was applied. Users can ask Gemini directly which sources or references were used for a generated image.

Privacy and Model Training

Google said it does not directly train AI models on private Google Photos libraries. However, the company noted that limited data, such as prompts and model responses, may be used to improve functionality over time.

Availability

The personalized image creation feature is rolling out over the next few days in the Gemini app for eligible subscribers to Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra plans in the US.

Google said support for Gemini in Chrome and wider availability will follow soon.

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Health minister orders probe into Sindh MDCAT complaints

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal has taken notice of alleged irregularities in the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) held in Sindh and ordered a comprehensive inquiry into the complaints.

According to official sources, the minister directed a five-member committee, including the President of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), to conduct a transparent investigation and submit its report within 15 days.

The committee has been tasked with examining the complaints and reviewing the circumstances surrounding the alleged irregularities during the examination, sources said.

The minister directed the committee to complete the inquiry within the stipulated timeframe and present its findings for further action in accordance with the applicable rules.

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CDA chairman directs faster work on Expressway East project

ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Sohail Ashraf has directed officials to accelerate work on the Islamabad Expressway Service Road East project while ensuring strict compliance with approved designs and construction standards.

During an inspection of the project on Saturday, the chairman reviewed progress and was briefed on ongoing works and the next phase of development.

He directed the project director and relevant departments to maintain continuous field monitoring and quality control and ensure effective traffic management to minimise inconvenience to commuters.

The chairman described the Expressway East project as an important infrastructure scheme for improving connectivity, traffic flow and road capacity in the capital. He also stressed that construction quality should not be compromised in efforts to meet the project timeline.

During the visit, he was also briefed on an ongoing enforcement operation against unauthorised and illegal construction along the Islamabad Expressway.

According to the CDA, 377 buildings have been identified for action, including 281 commercial structures. So far, 58 buildings have been sealed, while 124 buildings between Sohan and Khanna bridges have been marked for demolition.

The authority said Rs234.685 million had been recovered through land-use conversion, unauthorised construction and de-sealing charges. Around Rs3 billion remained recoverable under applicable regulations in connection with land-use conversion and violations relating to unauthorised construction, setbacks, floor area ratio and covered area.

The chairman directed the relevant departments to ensure strict enforcement of building-control and land-use regulations, particularly mandatory fire-safety requirements.

The enforcement operation is being conducted by the CDA’s Building Control Section and Enforcement Directorate in coordination with the district administration and Islamabad police.

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GB ministers call on Governor Kundi

PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Saturday held a meeting with a delegation of Gilgit-Baltistan ministers at the Governor’s House here and discussed the country’s political situation and other matters of mutual interest.

The delegation comprised Gilgit-Baltistan Minister for Local Government and Rural Development Zulfiqar Ali Murad, Minister for Health Iqbal Hassan and Minister for Education Aman Ali Ameer.

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on the prevailing political situation in the country and various issues of mutual interest. They also discussed the recent elections in Gilgit-Baltistan and the Pakistan Peoples Party’s success in the polls.

The visiting ministers were taken on a tour of the Governor’s House. Governor Kundi presented them with traditional shawls and caps.