Google launches AI‑generated images in AI Overviews and revamps Images homepage

Google has expanded its AI Overviews feature to include image generation, allowing users to turn text prompts into custom visuals using the newly introduced Nano Banana model. The rollout will begin over the coming weeks in English across all regions that already support image creation in AI Mode, offering the option to generate a single image or a side‑by‑side comparison. The Nano Banana model, which has been steadily integrated into Search and Chrome throughout the year, powers the generation engine and is expected to provide high‑quality, context‑aware imagery directly within the AI Overviews interface.

Alongside the image‑generation capability, Google is unveiling a redesigned Google Images homepage that functions as a real‑time gallery of web images. The new layout is available on desktop in the United States and will be released in English in the near future. Users who sign in can personalize the experience with tabs that display collections of saved images, while the gallery itself updates continuously to reflect the latest visual content from across the web. This dual approach aims to blend personalized feeds with query‑driven search, giving users a richer visual discovery experience.

The changes are part of Google’s broader strategy to weave generative AI into everyday search interactions. By embedding AI‑generated visuals directly into AI Overviews and refreshing the Images interface, the company seeks to offer more engaging, multimodal responses to user queries. While the rollout is staged and no firm launch dates have been set for either the image‑generation feature or the new homepage, the updates signal a continued push toward integrating AI‑driven content creation into mainstream search tools.