Google DeepMind introduced Gemini 3.8 Flash and 3.8 Flash Cyber. The company describes stronger reasoning and software-engineering performance, retaining the introductory price of 3.7 Flash for the general variant. The security-focused model is offered to trusted defenders through a separate program.

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A shared foundation does not imply identical availability or permitted workflows. Developers need to check the variant, access route, and safeguards relevant to their use. For everyday work, the comparison should still be the completed task at a known cost, rather than a model-family name alone.

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  1. Introducing Gemini 3.8 Flash and 3.8 Flash Cyber
    Google DeepMind · September 2, 2026