Google releases Gemini 3.8 Flash, its third Flash model in six weeks

Google has introduced its third Flash model in just six weeks, signaling a rapid release cadence for its Gemini series of AI models. The latest variant, Gemini 3.8 Flash, promises to set a new benchmark in reasoning and coding capabilities. Available in two versions, the standard Flash serves as a versatile workhorse for various tasks, while the Flash Cyber variant is optimized for vulnerability detection and mitigation.

Google is offering the model at an introductory rate of $0.75 per million input tokens and $3.75 per million output tokens through the end of the year, with the regular price expected to rise to $1.50 and $7.50, respectively. This aggressive pricing strategy may be a response to the competitive landscape, with other AI providers recently cutting their token prices to maintain enterprise interest.