India, Sept. 12 -- AI platforms are evolving swiftly, with each update fueling viral trends. The latest inclusion in that trend involves social media users using Google's Nano Banana to turn photos into 3D figurines. The trend has captivated millions on Instagram and X, prompting many to show their creative output.

"From photo to figurine style in just one prompt. People are having fun turning their photos into images of custom miniature figures, thanks to nano-banana in Gemini. Try a pic of yourself, a cool nature shot, a family photo, or a shot of your pup," reads a tweet from Google Gemini's official X handle.

The trend has grown rapidly because social media users can create visually impressive results using it with a few simple step...