Google Photos' New AI Meme Generator Lets You Star in Your Own Jokes

Imagine turning your vacation photo into a meme where you’re the star—Google Photos just made that possible with its new AI tool.

Google Photos launched an experimental AI feature called 'Me Meme' that lets users generate memes using their own photos. The tool uses Google's Nano Banana AI model and is initially available to U.S. users via the 'Create' tab in the app. Google warns results may be imperfect and recommends using well-lit, front-facing photos for best performance.

The feature aligns with trends like OpenAI's Sora, aiming to keep users engaged with Google's AI tools rather than competitors. A Google representative told TechCrunch the rollout to U.S. iOS and Android users will occur over 'coming weeks.'

A Google representative told TechCrunch the rollout to U.S. iOS and Android users will occur over 'coming weeks.'

Users can select from meme templates, upload a photo, and regenerate outputs until they find the desired result. Google explicitly notes the AI may not perfectly match the original photo, emphasizing the experimental nature of the feature.