Users of all ages can now generate images in the Gemini app when signed into their Workspace account

What’s changing

We’re expanding image generation powered by Nano Banana in the Gemini app to Google Workspace users of all ages. 

This update brings a highly requested and powerful creative tool to younger users, helping them visualize ideas and bring their work to life. For example, a student working on a presentation can now ask Gemini to "create an image of a cell's mitochondria for my biology project" or "generate a picture of a public square in ancient Rome."

Expanding access to this feature provides a more consistent creative experience for all Workspace users.

Users under 18 years old can improve upon their generated images with follow-ups, but cannot edit them directly or use uploaded images for image generation. To prepare to bring image generation to younger users, we conducted rigorous testing specific to users under 18. We’ve trained Gemini to recognize areas that are inappropriate to youth, and implemented safety features and guardrails, including content filters, to help prevent unsafe content, such as illegal or age-gated substances, from appearing in its responses to these users.  As a reminder, these filters aren't perfect, so please grant access as appropriate for different age levels. Teachers and staff should continue to help students use Gemini responsibly.

Getting started

• Admins: Admins can prevent users from generating images in the Gemini app by turning the Gemini app service OFF in the Admin console for relevant organizational units (OUs) or groups. Visit the Help Center to learn more about turning the Gemini app on or off.  Additional resources are below.
• Manage which users can access Gemini for Education.
• Set up groups or organizational units to give only certain users in their domain access.
• Get tips for communicating with parents and guardians about Google Workspace for Education.
• End users: There is no end user setting for this feature. Visit the Help Center to learn more about generating and editing images in the Gemini app.

Rollout pace

• Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Available now

Availability

• Available for Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals, Standard, and Plus users of all ages

Resources

• Google Workspace Admin Help: Turn the Gemini app on or off: Control how Workspace users access the Gemini app
• Google Help: Generate & edit images with Gemini Apps