Don't Worry About the Vase Podcast AI #131 Part 1: Gemini 2.5 Flash Image is Cool
Aug 28, 2025
Discover the cutting-edge advancements in AI, including the intriguing Gemini 2.5 Flash Image editor. The discussion highlights pressing topics like the ethical responsibilities of developers and the impact of AI on mental health. Explore the fascinating features of prompt-based editing and potential risks, such as AI psychosis and data vulnerabilities in AI browsers. The talk also delves into the environmental implications of AI technologies and the misconceptions about AI's threats, urging a balanced perspective on its rapid evolution.
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Gemini 2.5 Is A Game-Changing Image Editor
- Gemini 2.5 Flash Image is a standout image editor with strong editing and world-knowledge abilities.
- It ranks as a top image editor while remaining one among many competent image generators.
World Knowledge Powers Rich Image Edits
- Gemini Flash 2.5 uses native world knowledge to annotate, edit, and create images with contextual awareness.
- It supports AR-like annotations, viewpoint reconstructions, and multi-image functions for rich applications.
Efficiency Cuts AI's Energy And Water Footprint
- Google's reported per-prompt energy and water costs for Gemini fell dramatically due to efficiency gains.
- Including upstream electricity water use raises the water estimate but the absolute impact remains negligible.