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Google’s Nano Banana image generator is considered a powerful artificial intelligence (AI) model for creating images based on users ideas and prompts. However, many people do not like using it because images generated by Nano Banana contain a prominent watermark in the bottom-right corner. Images generated by ChatGPT’s latest model do not contain such a visible watermark. Google is now giving users the option to remove the visible watermark. For this purpose, a new setting is being added to Gemini and Flow and the option will also be available in the AI Mode of Google Search. Using this setting, users will be able to remove the watermark from images generated by Nano Banana. In fact, the feature will not be limited to images. Users will also be able to remove visible watermarks from videos generated by Gemini Omni. However, this setting will not be available to users in countries where laws require the presence of visible watermarks. According to Google, while the visible watermark can be removed, an invisible watermark embedded within the image or video will remain intact.

YouTube has announced stricter policies for artificial intelligence (AI)-generated videos in an effort to curb low-quality and harmful content and prevent such videos from generating revenue. The company said the move comes as more creators are using AI tools to produce videos making it necessary to clarify its existing policies. According to YouTube, these are not entirely new rules. Instead, the company has updated the wording of its policies to make them clearer and easier for creators to understand. The revised guidelines place greater emphasis on AI-generated content that is repetitive, mass-produced or designed to manipulate or negatively influence viewers. YouTube said that while some of these videos may remain on the platform, they will not be eligible for monetization and will not be recommended to users. The company emphasized that creators should focus on quality, originality and context when producing AI-assisted content. YouTube also said it is working to distinguish useful and creative AI-generated content from AI-generated spam. According to the company, spam refers to videos that are uploaded in large numbers without meaningful effort, originality or consideration for quality. YouTube stressed that using AI tools is acceptable but creators are expected to include genuine human creativity and value in their videos. In its official statement, the company said that the latest update mainly provides clearer explanations of existing policies ensuring that creators are not caught off guard by sudden enforcement actions or policy crackdowns.

YouTube, the world’s largest video-sharing platform says Pakistani creators are rapidly expanding their global reach. The company has released a new report highlighting the increasing international popularity of Pakistani YouTube creators. According to the report, Pakistan is now one of the world’s most dynamic YouTube creative communities with Pakistani artists, creators and innovators introducing new forms of creative expression on the platform. The report states that audiences both within Pakistan and abroad are watching Pakistani YouTube content in record numbers helping it build a unique identity among viewers across different regions of the world. According to YouTube’s data: More than 140,000 Pakistani YouTube channels now have over 10,000 subscribers. More than 19,000 channels have surpassed 100,000 subscribers. Over 1,200 channels have crossed the 1 million subscribers milestone. The report also revealed that Pakistani creators uploaded more than 20 million hours of content to YouTube over the past year. One of the most significant highlights of the report is the global reach of Pakistani creators. Around 60% of the total watch time for Pakistani YouTube videos comes from viewers outside Pakistan. From South Asia to the Middle East, and from Europe to North America, Pakistani creators are attracting audiences worldwide through high-quality, authentic and internationally appealing content.

YouTube’s user interface is frequently changed on both its mobile and web versions, something that many users do not particularly like. This raises the question of why YouTube keeps experimenting with its user interface especially since some changes become permanent while others are eventually reversed. Over the past year alone, more than half a dozen changes have been introduced to YouTube’s interface. YouTube has now explained why it continues to make these changes. YouTube Vice President Jonathan Tiedrsky discussed the matter in a blog post. He said the reason behind these continuous changes is quite simple. According to him, the purpose of these changes is to make the video-sharing platform easier to use. He added that YouTube does not want its user interface to become cluttered or confusing which is why the company continues to make adjustments. The company also explained that some of the recent changes such as redesigning buttons are intended to make them more noticeable and easier for users to identify. According to YouTube, these design improvements are also being extended to larger screens including smart TVs.

WhatsApp is developing a new feature that will remind users of their contacts birthdays similar to the birthday reminders available on Facebook. According to a report by WABetaInfo, the birthday reminder feature is currently being tested in the beta version of WhatsApp for Android. The feature is designed to help users keep track of the birthdays of their friends and family directly within WhatsApp eliminating the need to rely on separate calendar applications. Under the new feature, users will receive notifications when one of their saved contacts has a birthday. The notification will allow users to open the chat instantly and send birthday wishes directly through WhatsApp. The report also revealed that WhatsApp is working on a dedicated “Birthdays” section within the app. This page will display the birthdays of saved contacts in one place making it easier for users to view and manage important dates. According to the report, the birthday reminder will only work if a contact has added their date of birth to their WhatsApp profile. If a friend or family member has not provided their birthday information in WhatsApp, no birthday reminder will be available for that contact. WABetaInfo added that the feature is still under development and additional changes or improvements may be introduced before its public release.