Google Launches Cheapest AI Image Model Yet

Google has unveiled Nano Banana 2 Lite, officially called Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Image, a new AI image generation model designed for speed and affordability. It generates images in 4 seconds at $0.034 per 1,000 images, making it the fastest and cheapest option in Google's creative model lineup. Available now to enterprise developers via Google AI Studio, the Gemini API, and the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, the model competes with rivals like Krea 2 Turbo. Its key advantages are low cost and tight integration with Google's broader Workspace and AI product ecosystem.