The Flash in the Pan: Google's AI Progress Leaves Questions Unanswered Google has released four Gemini Flash models over the past 106 days, sparking debate about whether the company is finally closing the gap with its competitors.
However, beneath this rapid fire release schedule lies a more nuanced story – one that raises questions about Google's priorities and the true nature of its progress. The Gemini 3.
8 Flash model boasts impressive performance on certain benchmarks, but its release has been overshadowed by the continued absence of the flagship Gemini 3. 5 Pro model.