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● Nano Banana 2 just dropped on Media IO's Preview mode, catching AI watchers off guard. Lᴇɢɪᴛ posted "Nano Banana 2 is now in Preview… currently on Media IO," which got developers buzzing. The message is clear—this window of access could close quickly, whether it's accidental or just a brief test run.
● Screenshots making the rounds show the model sitting right there in the selector for both Image to Image and Text to Image modes, so this isn't just rumor.
● This comes at an interesting time. Policymakers are floating new taxes targeting generative AI platforms—think compute consumption fees or commercial usage levies. Critics worry this could squeeze smaller AI providers hard, potentially forcing some under. There's also talk that taxing AI talent too aggressively might push specialists to friendlier tax zones, which could slow down innovation just when models like Nano Banana 2 are breaking through.
● But that hasn't dampened the excitement. Early testers are already putting the model through its paces on Media IO, checking out how it handles image work, creativity, and style consistency. From what we can see, it's fully functional and ready to go.
● This whole situation shows how unpredictable AI releases have become. A major model can pop up overnight, grab worldwide attention, and vanish just as fast. Whether Nano Banana 2 sticks around or gets pulled will shape how seriously creators take it in the long run.
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