Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and 3.5 Flash Cyber Models Launched
Google has released three new Gemini models: 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and 3.5 Flash Cyber, designed for increased token efficiency, lower latency, and improved performance in production AI agent workflows. These models offer better cost-effectiveness and capabilities for tasks like coding, knowledge work, multimodal analysis, and cybersecurity. Gemini 3.6 Flash and 3.5 Flash-Lite are available starting today through various Google AI platforms and apps.
- →New Gemini 3.6 Flash Model Offers Improved Efficiency and Performance
- →Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite for High-Throughput and Low-Latency Agentic Workflows
- →Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber Integrates with CodeMender for Cybersecurity
- →Gemini 3.6 Flash and 3.5 Flash-Lite Now Generally Available
Features (3) ›
- New Gemini 3.6 Flash Model Offers Improved Efficiency and Performance
Gemini 3.6 Flash is designed to enhance coding, knowledge work, and multimodal capabilities while reducing output token usage by up to 17% compared to 3.5 Flash, leading to lower costs per output token. It also demonstrates improved precision in coding tasks and better performance in machine learning research and computer use scenarios.
- Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite for High-Throughput and Low-Latency Agentic Workflows
The Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite model is optimized for speed, achieving 350 output tokens per second, making it suitable for agentic search and document processing. It offers a strong price-to-performance ratio and outperforms previous Flash-Lite generations in coding and long-context tasks.
- Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber Integrates with CodeMender for Cybersecurity
A specialized version, Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber, is fine-tuned for finding and fixing cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Paired with the CodeMender agent, it aims to deliver competitive performance in code security at scale and will be available through a limited-access pilot program for governments and trusted partners.
Notes (1) ›
- Gemini 3.6 Flash and 3.5 Flash-Lite Now Generally Available
Gemini 3.6 Flash and 3.5 Flash-Lite are available starting today for developers via the Gemini API, Google AI Studio, and Android Studio, and for enterprises through the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform. They are also accessible to general users through the Gemini app and Google Search respectively.
https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/gemini-3-6-flash-3-5-flash-lite-3-5-flash-cyber/
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