Gemini is Google's family of AI models and user-facing assistant for text, image, code, and multimodal work. In Episode 005, Alec referred to a Gemini image-generation workflow as Nano Banana.
Episode 005 made Gemini concrete: Alec used the Nano Banana image-generation concept for Crumb B2B, where a buyer uploads a logo and sees it mocked up on cookies before ordering. That is the kind of AI feature non-technical operators can now prototype inside a web app instead of leaving as a slide.
Genuine substitutes for Gemini / Nano Banana that we've also run on stage:
Yes, Gemini / Nano Banana has a free tier. Consumer plans and API pricing vary by product; see Google's Gemini pricing pages.
Consumer plans and API pricing vary by product; see Google's Gemini pricing pages.
Alec Saluga used it in Episode 005 to power the Nano Banana cookie-logo mockup concept for Crumb B2B.
Tools we've also used live that can stand in for Gemini / Nano Banana: ChatGPT, Claude (Anthropic), Grok.
| Category | AI assistants & research |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Consumer plans and API pricing vary by product; see Google's Gemini pricing pages. |
| Free tier | Yes |
| Used live in | Episode 005 |
| Operator(s) | Alec Saluga |
| Website | gemini.google.com |
See tools like Gemini / Nano Banana set up live, step by step, on AI4NTP, or get hands-on help putting it to work.