# Google Announces Faster and Cheaper AI Models Gemini 3.5 Pro is not ready yet, but new models prioritize efficiency. - **Source:** [Business Insider](https://www.businessinsider.com) - **Published:** 2026-07-21 - **Topic:** [Data & AI](https://brifing.si/c/data-ai) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/8b8051e2-f4fd-4a13-84e4-54ecac6b3ada ## Google's New AI Models Google has announced new Gemini models designed to run AI agents faster and cheaper. The company is prioritizing efficiency over raw power. ## Gemini 3.5 Pro Delayed Google revealed that Gemini 3.5 Pro, initially promised for June, is still in testing. This model is expected to be the company's next big frontier model. ## Preparations for Gemini 4 Google has started preparations for its next major flagship model, Gemini 4. This model is not expected to be released for several months. ## Advantages of New Models Google stated that the 3.6 Flash model performs better in tasks like coding. This model uses 17% fewer tokens compared to its predecessor. ## Cost-Effective Models Google introduced 3.5 Flash-Lite as its fastest and most cost-effective model yet. This model is ideal for companies looking to control AI spending. ## Google's Strategy Google is making a strategic move for companies controlling AI spending. The new models offer an ideal balance between efficiency and power. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.businessinsider.com/google-gemini-35-pro-flash-cyber-lite-speed-token-price-2026-7 — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._