Three AI Efficiency Tips

In episode 87 Peggy Nina and Bob share 3 how-to technical tips on Google AI - powered tools. While humans provide the essential "ground truth" data and oversee the accuracy of AI-generated descriptions, AI tools serve as efficiency multipliers for content creation, professional branding, and digital accessibility.

Nina Trankova: Trun Slide Presentations intoVideo

Nina created a Demo video turning Bob's presentation "Turn the Everyday World into a Global laboratory" into a Video. The Global Laboratory Earth Day 2026

A second Demo transforming the format of Slides to Video about the same presentation was presented during the live stream: Individual Environmental Impact

Which is the better on? Vote here:

Peggy Kolm: Professional Headshot Generation via Google Photos

The "Remix" tools within Google Photos allow users to generate professional-grade business imagery from casual photos. Follow these implementation steps:

Access: Use the Google Photos mobile app or the app installed on a Chromebook.
Selection: Click the "+" icon and choose "Remix images."
Filtering: Select the "Photorealistic" filter and scroll to the "Professional headshot" option.
Source Material: Upload a clear photo of your face. Using "Face Groups" can help filter for personal images.
Refinement: If the initial result is unsatisfactory, users can regenerate the image.

The use of these generative AI tools is subject to several limitations. Users must be at least 18 years old. The account type must be a personal Google account. Features are not available in all regions. There are generation limits tied to the user’s specific Google AI subscription plan.

Resources:

Use AI to create with Google Photos

https://support.google.com/photos/answer/16763021

Make creations with Google Photos

https://support.google.com/photos/answer/6128862

Gemini features in Photos privacy hub

https://support.google.com/photos/answer/15344015