The viral ‘Banana AI saree trend’ powered by Google Gemini has taken over Instagram in recent weeks, with users generating stylized images of themselves in elegant sarees against vintage backdrops. But a recent video shared by a woman online has added a disturbing twist, sparking concern among netizens.
The viral encounter
In her Instagram post, the user explained that she too experimented with the saree trend by uploading her picture and using a prompt on Gemini. While the AI-generated image looked convincing, it contained an unsettling detail.
“How Gemini knows I have mole in this part of my body? You can see this mole… this is very scary, very creepy… I am still not sure how this happened. I wanted to share this information with all of you. Please be safe… whatever you’re uploading on social media or AI platforms,” she said in the video.
The clip has since gone viral, racking up nearly seven million views and sparking heated discussions online.
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Internet reacts: ‘Happened to me too’
Following the viral post, several users jumped into the comments claiming they had similar experiences with the Banana AI saree feature. While some echoed her concerns, others argued that Google Gemini might be picking up finer details from uploaded images than expected.
A section of netizens also speculated that the AI tool could be referencing existing metadata or cached visuals — though no official confirmation exists.
Disclaimer
The claims in the viral video cannot be independently verified. Tech experts advise caution when uploading personal photos to AI platforms and recommend reviewing privacy policies of applications before participating in viral trends.
