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It’s a treat to watch the big tech CEOs mix up some fun to make announcements. Isn’t it? And just like that, the three bananas from Google CEO Sundar Pichai arrive. Wondering what they mean? What could the three bananas possibly mean in tech, you might think? Some 3.0 of something? Well, it’s Google’s image editing model, rolling into its Gemini app. Well, the star of the announcement is not the app, not Sundar Pichai’s playfulness, but it’s his dog, Jeffree.’ The tool made him a cowboy, a surf star, a chef, and a ‘woof-sain Bolt’ (pun intended). Here’s what happened.

What Do the 3 Bananas Mean?

Google, on August 26, announced the launch of its new AI editing tool called Gemini 2.5 Flash Image. That’s the official name. The three bananas have come into the picture because Google named the tool “Nano Banana” (The tool’s secret project name precisely).

Sundar Pichai shared the news on platform ‘X,’ Our image editing model is now rolling out in @Geminiapp – and yes, it’s 🍌🍌. Top of @lmarena’s image edit leaderboard, it’s especially good at maintaining likeness across different contexts. Check out a few of my dog Jeffree in honor of International Dog Day – though don’t let these fool you, he definitely prefers the couch:)”

To make the launch fun (some called “It’s bananas in a fun way), Sundar Pichai posted the images of his dog Jeffree. Those pictures were AI-edited using Nano Banana to give the public an idea of the tool’s capabilities. Plus, it was International Dog Day, and a perfect occasion to make Jeffree the star.

How to Use Nano Banana/Gemini 2.5 Flash Image?

• You upload the image you want.
• And then you type in what you want it to look like. Let’s say “make me look like a UFC fighter or cowboy” or put me in the 80s.” 
• The tool then edits the image, preserving the person, pet, or object you select, and gives it a natural look and feel.

Features in Nano Banana/Gemini 2.5 Flash Image

The tool has some interesting features, like:

• Costume and background changes – For instance, let’s take Jeffree, he was put in a cowboy dress and a chef coat, all costumes are possible with Nano Banana.
• Photo blending – For instance, you can combine yourself and your pet into a really fun image.
• Step-by-step edits – For instance, you didn’t like a chair, ask it to remove it, add flowers, or redesign the entire background in the image.
• Design mixing – For instance, you liked a cool pattern from a different image and want to apply it to the image you like.

Nano Banana/Gemini 2.5 Flash Image Available Where?

The Nano Banana/Gemini 2.5 Flash Image tool is available within the Gemini app.

Final Thoughts…

The post right now has a reach of 451K and 5.5K likes. Well, the cheeky nickname with three bananas seems to really pay off. The fun might have gotten people running to the tool to try it out on their own, and the comments are going bananas with reviews on the tool. 

Do you know that approximately 1,000 cyberattacks happen every minute worldwide? Also, are you aware that 8 out of 10 phishing emails today are generated by AI (according to an article by The Hindu)? Over the past two decades of technological advances, at least 6.5 million people have been affected. With the vast technology of today, anyone can be a victim. Anthropic (the company behind Claude AI) has issued a warning that hackers are using the tool as a teacher to hack, steal data, and scam people. Were they successful? If so, how much money did they make? What is Anthropic doing to fight against malicious acts like these? Learn more.

When Did the Warning Come Out?

Anthropic posted a video report in which Jacob Klein (Head of A.I. Safeguards, Threat Intel) and Alex Moix (Threat Investigations Lead) discussed the matter in detail. Anthropic wrote on LinkedIn, “AI is being weaponized for autonomous cyberattacks, criminal infrastructure is becoming AI-native, and barriers to sophisticated cybercrime are dropping. We’re sharing these findings to strengthen collective defenses across the industry while continuously improving our safeguards.”

What Did the Hackers Try to Do With Claude?

While the hackers were going about their business calmly in the background, Anthropic caught them and published a report immediately.

They were using Claude for:

• To write convincing emails (scam) to trick their targets. 
• To fix code and make malicious hacking software. 
• To create social media posts that are again convincing or influence the public. 
• To act like a teacher to guide a step-by-step process through hacking. 

Notably, one hacker in particular did:

• Tricked Claude Code into pointing out companies that looked weak and vulnerable (so that they can easily hack into).
• Later, they guided the tool to write malware that can steal data.
• After successfully stealing the data, they asked Claude to review the files and identify the most valuable information (such as financial records).
• After that, they used Claude to analyze the financial records of those companies to determine how much these companies could pay if hacked.
• And finally, asked the tool to write notes outright, demanding money in Bitcoin. They went too far, threatening to leak the stolen data if the companies decide not to pay.

Who Were Targeted?

According to Anthropic, about 17 companies in total were targeted (names not revealed), like:

• Healthcare providers (hospitals/medical companies).
• Defense contractors (who work with highly sensitive military stuff).
• Financial services (banks and fintechs).

They stole:

• Social Security numbers.
• Bank details.
• Medical records.
• Classified defense data (restricted under strict U.S. arms regulations).

How Much Was the Ransom?

It is not certain at the moment whether the companies paid any money to those hackers, but they demanded anywhere from $75,000 (at the low end) to $500,000 or more.

How Anthropic Is Fighting Against These Hackers?

• The built-in safety systems helped Anthropic detect what was going on. Soon, Anthropic handled the issue before any further damage was done.
• Banned all the suspicious hacker accounts.
• Strengthened the filtering process to prevent such attacks from happening again.
• Published the case study to warn the users.

They stressed:

• That one particular hacker was an individual outside the U.S., active for 3 months.
• Even though Claude has multiple layers of defense, hackers still find new ways to trick around.
• Anthropic promised to keep testing, take outside reviews, and timely release threat reports. 

 Final Thoughts…

Several other tech giants (OpenAI, Google, and SoftBank-backed startups) are facing similar issues, calling for strict regulation around the subject matter. 

If you’ve ever joined a startup, you know the drill: long onboarding PDFs, scattered Google Drive links, and outdated compliance docs. They’re hard to read, harder to remember, and almost impossible to track. For HR specialists and startup leaders, this “old-school” approach creates more problems than it solves. Employees skim. Knowledge slips. Compliance becomes a guessing game.

But startups today can’t afford training inefficiencies. Every lost hour slows growth, every missed compliance update adds risk, and every disengaged employee hurts culture.

That’s why forward-looking HR teams are shifting from dead PDFs to watchable, trackable training— building a modern HR stack that’s as agile as the startups it powers.

The Problem With Traditional HR Onboarding

• Static learning: PDFs and text-based training don’t match how employees actually consume content in 2025.
• Zero visibility: HR teams can’t see if employees opened, read, or understood the material.
• Compliance risk: When regulations change, updating documents is manual, messy, and often overlooked.
• Employee disengagement: Training feels like a box to tick, not an experience that builds culture.

This isn’t just inconvenient. It directly impacts retention, compliance, and productivity.

The Shift to Video-First HR Training

Employees today are digital-first learners. They expect video, interactive modules, and knowledge that’s easy to revisit when needed. That’s why the smartest HR teams are adopting video-first training platforms.

With video:

• Information is easier to consume and retain.
• HR can track who watched, how much, and where attention drops off.
• Updates are instant: upload a new video and every employee is aligned.
• Training becomes engaging, not exhausting.

This isn’t just a trend. It’s becoming the default expectation inside fast-growing startups.

Docustream’s Role in the New HR Stack

Docustream is designed for HR specialists, managers, and startup leaders who want to leave outdated methods behind.

Instead of static PDFs, Docustream lets HR teams:

• Convert policies, onboarding docs, and compliance manuals into watchable training videos.
• Track engagement with real-time analytics.
• Ensure compliance with verifiable completion records.
• Centralize HR knowledge so it grows with the company.

It’s the HR stack for startups that want speed, clarity, and accountability.

Proof Beyond Buzzwords

• Time saved: Training creation that once took days now takes minutes.
• Employee engagement: Video increases retention by up to 95% compared to text-based formats.
• Compliance assurance: Every training is measurable, auditable, and accessible.
• Scalability: Whether onboarding 10 or 1,000 employees, Docustream scales without friction.

This is why Docustream is already being recognized as a category-defining HR tool for fast-growth companies.

The Future of HR Training Is Video-First

Startups can’t afford to rely on static PDFs and forgotten drive folders. The future is clear: training must be video-first, measurable, and culture-driven.

Docustream is built to make that future possible, not years from now, but today.

Start your free trial now and turn your first PDF into a watchable training module in minutes.

Banking infrastructure platform TransBnk today announced its $25 million Series B Fundraise led by Bessemer Venture Partners with participation from Arkam Ventures and Fundamentum Partnership, with participation from existing investors 8i Ventures, Accion Venture Labs, GMO Venture Partners. The funds will primarily be used for geographical expansion and bolstering tech & Product talent.

Founded in 2022 by Vaibhav Tambe, Lavin Kotian, Pulak Jain and Sachin Gupta, TransBnk is building a common operating system for fintechs and other institutions to access the banking ecosystem. Their ‘single-window’ offering allows clients to leverage API infrastructure from various banks for seamless onboarding, transactions and reconciliations.

Over the past decade, there has been much tech-first innovation on the retail banking side that has made consumer journeys nimble and seamless. Corporate & business banking, however, has long lagged behind the innovation seen in retail banking. There is a gaping void in how corporations and lenders manage their digital banking operations, especially when it comes to navigating a fragmented ecosystem of accounts, interfaces, and manual processes. While retail users enjoy seamless, mobile-first banking journeys, corporate customers often rely on spreadsheets, RM calls, and multiple portals just to get basic tasks done. This is the gap which TransBnk aims to plug, by embedding itself directly into the core infrastructure of banks, enabling companies to view, transact, and reconcile across their multiple banking relationships in one unified, programmable interface. 

TransBnk aims to capitalise on a larger industry trend – banks are moving away from monolithic, capex-heavy software stacks. Legacy providers are costly and can take years to implement, often delivering clunky and fragmented solutions. TransBnk offers an opex-led, modular alternative, starting with payment and lending rails, and potentially evolving into a full customer engagement layer or even a next-gen core for corporate banking. TransBnk therefore delivers modern infrastructure that is highly technical and complex, while demonstrating strong capital efficiency and profitability at this early stage, aiming to be the backbone of India’s corporate banking future. This allows banks to also upgrade their tech-stack to remain relevant and competitive.

TransBnk’s unique value proposition has translated into robust business metrics. They have grown from seed to double digit million in annual dollar revenue in less than 24 months. They have also integrated with 40+ banks, which include leading private and public sector players, MNC Banks as well as Small Finance Banks. They have more than 220 clients accessing nearly 1500 APIs on a monthly basis.

What sets the founding team apart is their deep experience in the field of corporate banking as well as transaction banking – a niche, specialized, and highly relationship-driven space, and the founders bring over 7 decades of collective experience in this domain.

Vishal Gupta, Partner, Bessemer Venture Partners said “We are excited to partner with the Transbnk team. Their deep industry expertise makes them best placed to disrupt corporate banking and transaction banking in India, making it more seamless and reducing fragmentation. Corporate banking has lagged behind their retail counterparts, where over the past 10 years innovation in this space has allowed users to enjoy frictionless, mobile-first banking journeys. We are confident that Transbnk will bring the same transformative spirit and user delight to the corporate and transaction banking ecosystem” 

Vikram Chachra of 8i ventures said “We’re thrilled to welcome Bessemer, Fundamentum, and Arkam to the TransBnk family. When we led the seed round, we believed TransBnk could become the new foundational layer for corporate banking in India. Just two years later, it has emerged as India’s fastest-growing fintech infrastructure platform, putting banks back at the centre of the fintech landscape and enabling them to serve a new generation of digital-first businesses.”

Vaibhav Tambe, CEO and co-founder, TransBnk commented that “Series B is a massive growth catalyst—fueling our roadmap to scale, innovate, and set new benchmarks in global transaction banking. Our proprietary tech Infra is already powering leading NBFCs, Fintech players, Banks, Corporates and we are now expanding this across BFSI, Mid-Corporate & SMEs. TransBnk is strategically placed to expand beyond India, with encouraging traction in SEA and Middle East markets, while at the same time focused on consolidating our strength in the domestic market as an emerging leader in banking infrastructure.”