Google launches Gemini 3.6 Flash and 3.5 Flash-Lite, teases Gemini 4
Google expands its AI ecosystem with the release of new lightweight Gemini models while teasing the future Gemini 4.
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Google has released three new AI models: Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and 3.5 Flash Cyber. While these lightweight updates are now available, coverage from 9to5Google indicates the company is also teasing the upcoming Gemini 4.
Reporting from Reuters and Yahoo Finance UK emphasizes that the flagship model remains delayed. These delays, alongside concerns regarding spending, are noted as factors looming over Alphabet's earnings.
Future developments center on the eventual release of the flagship model and the arrival of Gemini 4, as coverage does not specify a date for these launches.
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Quick answers
Which new models did Google release?
Google introduced Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and 3.5 Flash Cyber.
What is the status of the flagship Gemini model?
According to Yahoo Finance UK and Reuters, the flagship model is currently delayed.
What other future model has been mentioned?
9to5Google reports that Google has teased Gemini 4.
Coverage (5)
- Google updates lightweight Gemini models, but flagship still delayed Yahoo Finance UK · 5h ago
- Alphabet's Gemini delay, spending worries loom over earnings Reuters · 5h ago
- Google Releases Three New Gemini A.I. Models The New York Times · 5h ago
- Introducing Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and 3.5 Flash Cyber blog.google · 5h ago
- Google launches Gemini 3.6 Flash and 3.5 Flash-Lite, teases Gemini 4 9to5Google · 5h ago broke it first
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