Google expands Gemini lineup with cheaper models and new Mythos rival
Alphabet released three new Gemini AI models on July 21, 2026, including Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber for cybersecurity vulnerability detection, Gemini 3.6 Flash with improved coding and multimodal performance using up to 17% fewer tokens, and Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite for high-volume workloads. The cybersecurity model targets Anthropic's lead in automated code defense and is initially limited to governments and trusted partners. Google aims to compete on cost and efficiency, with Gemini 3.6 Flash priced cheaper per task than GPT-5.6 Terra Max, Kimi K3, and Qwen 3.7 Max. The launch comes ahead of Alphabet earnings and amid growing competition from Chinese rivals like Moonshot AI and Alibaba. Google is also reportedly developing a specialized chip to run Gemini up to 10 times more efficiently.
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