New Delhi, September 3, 2026:** Google has launched another Flash model in its Gemini AI lineup. The company has introduced **Gemini 3.8 Flash**, marking its third Flash model release in approximately six weeks. According to Google, the new model is its most capable Flash model to date in terms of reasoning and coding capabilities.
Gemini 3.8 Flash has been introduced in two distinct versions. The first is the standard **Gemini 3.8 Flash**, which Google describes as a “workhorse” AI model. It can be used for agentic tasks, software development, and other general AI workloads.
The second version is **Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber**. It is based on the same underlying technology but is specifically designed for cybersecurity-related tasks. Its focus lies on identifying vulnerabilities and generating patches to fix them.
Google has also set low initial API pricing for the model. According to the company, under the introductory pricing valid until the end of 2026, the cost will be **$0.75 per million tokens** for input and **$3.75 per million tokens** for output. Subsequently, the standard pricing will be $1.50 per million input tokens and $7.50 per million output tokens.
Google has demonstrated the performance of Gemini 3.8 Flash through various benchmarks. According to the company, the new model outperforms Gemini 3.7 Flash in most tests, with particularly notable improvements in coding-related evaluations. Gemini 3.8 Flash has also secured the top spot on the DeepSWE leaderboard, which measures the ability to solve complex software engineering problems.
However, the model appears to require further improvement in computer-use tasks. While Gemini 3.8 Flash performed better than its predecessor in the OSWorld-2.0 benchmark, Google acknowledges that it still lags behind some competing models in this area. Meanwhile, Google has highlighted Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber as a significant tool for cybersecurity applications. According to the company’s internal testing, the new model identified more vulnerabilities and performed better at generating functional patches. The Chrome security team recorded a **2.6-fold improvement** in patch accuracy.
Gemini 3.8 Flash is being rolled out across the Google ecosystem. While a Pro or Ultra subscription is required to use it within the Gemini app, developers and other users can try it for free via AI Studio. Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber is currently limited to trusted testers and government entities

