Google’s Gemini 3.6 Flash targets enterprise agent token costs

Google has announced the launch of Gemini 3.6 Flash and 3.5 Flash-Lite, designed to reduce latency and token costs for AI agents. The new 3.6 Flash model shows significant improvements, cutting output tokens by 17% compared to its predecessor, enhancing efficiency in production environments. Through these models, Google aims to meet the needs of teams building background agents rather than chat interfaces, focusing on productivity and cost reduction. The company reports reductions of up to 65% in token usage in specific tests, showcasing the model's effectiveness in handling complex tasks.