Google doubles down on cheaper, faster AI — but says Gemini 3.5 Pro still isn't ready

Google is releasing new AI models focused on speed and cost efficiency, including Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and 3.5 Flash Cyber, while delaying the release of Gemini 3.5 Pro and teasing Gemini 4 as its next flagship model. The company emphasizes undercutting competitors on cost for cybersecurity and agent tasks, with Flash Cyber initially available to governments and trusted partners.