Google’s Bringing AI Slop Directly to TVs

Creatives are pushing back against the use of generic artificial intelligence in their work, even including revelations that no AI was used during production. So Google is bypassing Hollywood completely and reaching out directly to consumers. The company announced this week that it will be adding its AI tool Gemini to Google TV devices, adding image and video generation models like Nano and the ability to use AI directly on the TV.

According to Google, Gemini integration into Google TV will bring the ability to search information from AI models. Google says the tool will provide a “visually rich framework” for detecting subjects by combining images, scenes, and real-time information — evoking the company’s “visual interface” that it introduced with Gemini 3. It will also offer “Deep Dives,” which, according to Google, will “provide a simplified, interactive overview for the entire family.” It seems the idea is to turn the internet turmoil into a family affair.

Additionally, Gemini will bring some generative AI tools to TV. Google says users will be able to pull images from their Google Photos library and “apply artistic styles with Photo Remix or turn memories into cinematic immersive slideshows.” It’s unclear whether Google will create an impact solely around still images or whether it will hop on the trend of animating still photos and turning them into “videos” with generative AI.

In addition to giving users the ability to enhance their photos, Gemini will also bring with it Nano Banana, Google’s image generation AI model, and VO, its video generation tool. They will be available to users so they can “re-imagine individual photos or create original media directly” on their TVs. It’s probably a dream come true for that part. stranger things The fan group insists that a secret episode is still to come. Now they are one step closer to being able to create their own personal ending and pretend they got what they wanted.

If there’s one functional feature that Gemini will introduce to Google TV, it’s the ability to change settings with natural language. According to Google, users should be able to issue a voice command like “The screen is too dim” and the AI ​​tool will adjust the picture without having to pause what they’re looking at or navigate to the Settings menu. Finally, you can ask your parents to just “Turn off motion smoothing” instead of doing it every holiday.

According to Google, Gemini will launch first for select TCL devices and will also make its way to other Google TV devices in the coming months.