What started as a fun trend, turning your LinkedIn profile into an infographic or retro saree AI trend, has taken a worrying turn. Google’s new Nano Banana Pro AI model is going viral for its creative tricks, but it can also do something far more dangerous: it can generate fake Aadhaar and PAN cards that look almost real. During tests, the model created document-like images with photos, names, and ID numbers so convincing that they could fool someone at first glance.
And this has raised a serious question: how did such a powerful model escape basic safety checks? What’s the matter
A Bengaluru tech professional has raised concerns about AI misuse after showing how Google’s Nano Banana model can generate highly realistic fake Aadhaar and PAN cards. Harveen Singh Chadha created IDs with the name “Twitterpreet Singh” to demonstrate the risk, warning on X that the tool’s precision could render traditional image verification systems ineffective. What is Nano Banana Pro and how it works Nano Banana Pro is the upgraded version of Google’s Gemini Nano, launched just last week. It can produce high-resolution pictures (2K and 4K), edit photos with studio-style controls, and put crisp, readable text directly into images. It also taps into Google search to include up-to-date facts and context when needed.
But here’s the catch, the model does not seem to block sensitive prompts, including those asking for fake identity documents.
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Fake Aadhaar and PAN cards created from prompt During testing, Nano Banana Pro generated Aadhaar and PAN-like cards instantly when given simple prompts, without showing any safety warning. The model created layouts that looked similar to real documents, complete with the user’s photo, fake name, birth details, and ID numbers.
Although a visible Gemini watermark and an invisible SynthID mark were present, experts noted that both can be removed easily with basic editing tools. When printed or viewed quickly, these AI-made IDs can look convincing enough to fool someone who isn’t checking carefully. Experts who examined the output noted: Everything fits perfectly, the alignment, the fonts, even the colour tones. It’s almost identical to a real ID when printed. Also read: Google’s ‘Nano Banana Pro’ trend is back again
What investigators found The investigation highlighted three concerning points: This gap in Google’s safety checks has surprised many, especially because Google is known for strict moderation. How to spot a fake vs original ID Aadhaar card PAN card Why these AI-generated IDs look so convincing The fraud doesn’t come from advanced criminals; it comes from how believable the image looks.
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What experts said, what could happen next Experts expressed concern that Google’s new model is becoming extremely popular online, yet it misses basic guardrails around sensitive content like identity documents. Many questioned why such a powerful image generator was released without stronger filters, especially when Google is known for strict safety policies. Analysts believe Google may soon need to tighten its detection systems and block prompts related to government IDs. For now, the recommendation is straightforward: use AI tools responsibly. They offer significant benefits, but they can pose risks if not handled with caution.
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