April Fools’ Day 2026 has found a new digital twist, with artificial intelligence particularly Google’s Gemini-powered “Nano Banana” image tools fueling a fresh wave of viral pranks across social media.
From hyper-realistic fake screenshots to celebrity selfies, AI-generated humour is redefining how harmless mischief plays out online. April 1 has long been associated with playful deception, but this year the scale and sophistication of pranks have noticeably evolved. Users across platforms are increasingly turning to Google Gemini to generate convincing visual content within seconds, using…

