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OpenAI's New AI Image Model is here! But… Can It Beat Nano Banana Pro?

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Dec 19, 2025
Discover the stunning capabilities of OpenAI's Image 1.5 as it competes with Google's Nano Banana Pro. The hosts dive into facial consistency experiments and the surprising quirks of AI image generation. They also explore the implications of generative AI in gaming, highlighting the controversy surrounding Larian Studios. Plus, learn about modular robots, YouTube's vibe-coded games, and the latest developments in AI models like GPT-5.2 and Gemini 3 Flash. Get ready for an entertaining take on the future of AI!
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INSIGHT

ChatGPT Image 1.5 Advances Editing

  • OpenAI's Image 1.5 (ChatGPT Images) markedly improves facial consistency and in-chat image editing workflows.
  • It competes with Nano Banana Pro but trade-offs remain across realism and specific use cases.
ANECDOTE

Hands-On Editing Tests

  • Kevin tested Image 1.5 by uploading multiple photos and iteratively editing them, keeping faces consistent across edits.
  • He also converted a dog photo into a holiday card and an anime, showing varied real-world uses.
INSIGHT

Model Does Prompt Reasoning

  • Image 1.5 uses behind-the-scenes prompt reasoning to boost outputs and onboarding suggestions.
  • Prebuilt suggestions (e.g., holiday card) help users get strong results quickly.
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