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Decision BriefThe VergeTue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT2026-07-21

Google launches a cheaper alternative to large AI security models like Mythos

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What happened

Google is launching Gemini 3.6 Flash alongside a new security model dedicated to quickly finding and patching security vulnerabilities. In a blog post on Tuesday, Google describes Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber as a "cost-efficient and highly capable alternative" to larger, more expensive AI systems, such a

Vector illustration of the Gemini logo.

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