Google has released Gemini 3.8 Flash as the latest model in the Flash series, aimed at AI agents and coding applications. This model utilizes an "agent loop," allowing it to iteratively process tasks by reviewing results, performing additional reasoning, and calling external tools.
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Google Announces Gemini 3.8 Flash and Security-Focused Cyber Model
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Regarding benchmark performance, Google explained that Gemini 3.8 Flash exhibits performance close to some of the high-cost, state-of-the-art models. On "DeepSWE v1.1," which measures software development capabilities, it recorded a score of 73.7%, an improvement over the 65.3% achieved by the previous Gemini 3.7 Flash.
API pricing is set at $0.75 per million input tokens and $3.75 per million output tokens, matching the pricing of Gemini 3.7 Flash. However, prices are scheduled to increase to $1.50 for input and $7.50 for output starting January 1, 2027.
Announced simultaneously, Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber is a model specialized for the autonomous discovery and remediation of vulnerabilities. Google stated that to prevent misuse for attacks, access is limited to trusted defenders, such as government agencies and critical infrastructure operators, through the "Fairwind Program."
The standard Gemini 3.8 Flash is available via the Google AI Studio API, Android Studio, and other platforms. It will also be integrated into services such as the Google app, Google Search, and Google Sheets.
Source: Googleが「Gemini 3.8 Flash」をリリース、2027年から価格2倍に (GIGAZINE, 2026-09-03)