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Google Photos has launched a new generative AI-powered feature called "Me Meme," allowing users to combine photo templates with their own images to create personalized memes. Initially available to U.S. users, this experimental feature aims to provide a fun way to explore photos and Google's Gemini AI.
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Google 相簿推出名為「Me Meme」的全新生成式 AI 功能，讓使用者能將照片範本與自己的影像結合，製作個人化的迷因。此實驗性功能將優先開放給美國用戶，旨在提供一個有趣的管道來探索照片與 Google 的 Gemini AI。
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Google Photos will now let you make memes with your own images. On Thursday, Google introduced a new generative AI-powered feature called “Me Meme,” which will allow you to combine a photo template and an image of yourself to generate an image of the meme.
The new addition, which will be first available to U.S.-based users, was originally spotted in development last October by the blog Android Authority. It was formally announced by Google via its Photos Community site on Thursday.
The "Me meme" feature which I spotted back in October 2025 is finally announced by Google. This is an experimental feature which will be available first for users in US only 😐Here is the announcement forum posts- https://t.co/7P2JgJhoBk https://t.co/E60prcqcie pic.twitter.com/sFICxzVIPU
According to Google, the feature is experimental, so generated images “may not perfectly match the original photo.” It suggests uploading well-lit, focused, and front-facing photos to get the best results.
The addition is meant to just be a fun way to explore your photos and experiment with Google’s Gemini AI technology, and specifically Nano Banana. Google’s popular AI image model powers other AI features in the Google Photos app, like the ability to re-create images in new styles, such as cartoons or paintings.
Though a fairly unserious addition, all things considered, these types of features help remind users to return to the Photos app whenever they want to play around with AI tools, rather than going to a competitor’s product.
Plus, users tend to gravitate toward features that show themselves in AI edits, as OpenAI found with its successful launch of the Sora app, which lets you make AI videos that can include yourself and your friends.
“Me Meme” isn’t fully rolled out, so you may not see it in your updated Google Photos app just yet. When available, it will appear under the “Create” tab, Google says.
To use the feature, you’ll select a template or upload your own, then tap “add photo” and “Generate.” Google notes that more templates are being added over time. After the AI creates the image, you can save the photo, share it on other platforms, or tap “regenerate” to have it re-imagine the image a second time.
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