The ‘Google Gemini Nano Banana AI’ trend is rapidly gaining popularity on social media, with people using it to create fun effects like saree-style images, 3D figurines, and polaroid-style pictures showing their present self hugging their younger version. While many enjoy the trend as a creative way to revisit memories and feel nostalgic, Indian Police Service (IPS) officer VC Sajjanar has warned users to stay alert, as there are growing risks of scams connected to this viral craze. Why is it risky According to IPS officer VC Sajjanar, the trend is not entirely safe. He said in a tweet: Be cautious with internet trends! Falling for the ‘Nano Banana’ craze and sharing personal information online can lead to scams. With just one click, your bank money could end up in the hands of criminals. He stressed that fake websites and unauthorised apps pretending to be part of the trend are spreading fast. Once you upload your photos or personal data to such platforms, it becomes nearly impossible to get it back. Privacy concerns behind the fun
Even though Google claims every image generated by the Nano Banana AI carries a special invisible watermark and metadata for safety, experts say these protections are not fully reliable yet. They can be removed or faked. More importantly, uploading personal photos to unknown platforms can lead to serious privacy problems. The uploaded pictures could be misused by cybercriminals to commit fraud, create fake identities, or even blackmail victims. How to stay safe Cybersecurity experts and IPS officers recommend these simple safety tips to avoid falling into scams: Laws should be made Trends like Nano Banana seem fun, but they come with hidden dangers. Many people don’t realise how risky it is to share photos online without knowing where they will end up. Even if your intention is harmless, your pictures can be used against you by scammers or fraudsters. If someone takes your photo and creates something out of it without your consent, there should be strict laws and legal charges for such misuse.
Otherwise, it can lead to big problems for innocent people. Personal data is your responsibility, but governments and companies should protect us by making strong rules.
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