Gemini Nano Craze Could Put Your Personal Data at Risk, Warns IPS Officer

The Nano Banana trend, powered by Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash Image tool, has gone viral on social media, especially Instagram. Users are making their images into stylised, cinematic portraits featuring miniature effects, flowing sarees, and nostalgic 1990s Bollywood aesthetics. The trend has captured widespread attention, with people sharing creative images and joining the online conversation about this unique AI-powered editing tool.

Instagram User Highlights Experience With Gemini AI

Many people are enjoying the Nano Banana trend by making styled photos and participating in the viral discourse, but privacy and personal data issues also exist. Recently, Instagram user Jhalak Bhawani posted her experience, raising concerns about how accurately the technology replicates personal attributes. She said the AI-generated image showed a mole on her left hand, something she actually has in real life, even though it wasn't visible in the photo she uploaded.

She also described the experience as "scary and creepy," raising the question of how the AI tool could have learned about this private information. She urged her followers to be cautious about what they upload on social media or AI platforms. One user commented on her post, saying, "Everything is connected. Gemini belongs to Google, and they go through your photos and videos to develop the AI pic."

The trend has also caught the attention of authorities, who have warned about the risks of sharing personal information online.

IPS Officer Warns Users About Risks of Viral Trends

V.C. Sajjanar, IPS, warned on X (Twitter), "Be cautious with trending topics on the internet!" He explained that providing personal information online and succumbing to the 'Nano Banana' obsession can result in scams. Even a single click can put your money or data at risk. He urged users never to share photos or personal details with fake websites or unauthorised apps.

He added that while you can share joyful moments on social media trends, safety should always be the top priority. "If you step onto an unseen path, you're certain to fall into a pit... Think twice before uploading your photos or personal information," he cautioned.

Here's what Google says about Gemini AI

Google states on its website that its Gemini AI image generator was designed with responsibility in mind, following the company's AI principles. To clearly distinguish AI-generated visuals from original human artwork, it uses both a visible watermark and an invisible SynthID watermark. The platform also notes that outputs are primarily driven by user prompts, and, like any generative AI tool, some results may occasionally be objectionable.