Google just launched Gemini 3.5 Flash — here's all the upgrades
Google has launched Gemini 3.5 Flash, a new AI model designed for enhanced performance and action-oriented tasks. This model aims to function as an invisible digital layer that can independently manage complex workflows. Additionally, Google is introducing Gemini Spark, a persistent AI agent that assists users with tasks while remaining under their supervision.
- ▪Gemini 3.5 Flash is built for action rather than conversation, executing multi-step workflows and maintaining software projects.
- ▪The model outperforms its predecessor, Gemini 3.1 Pro, on various coding benchmarks and reduces response latency.
- ▪Gemini Spark is designed to run in the background, proactively assisting with workflows and coordinating tasks.
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AI Google just launched Gemini 3.5 Flash — here's all the upgrades News By Amanda Caswell published 19 May 2026 It looks like Google is preparing "Gemini Spark" to turn AI into an Operating System When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Google’s vision for AI is undergoing a massive shift. Today, Google introduced Gemini 3.5 Flash as the latest in their family of models combining frontier intelligence with action.
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