Google Launches Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite, Fastest and Most Affordable AI Model

Google has introduced Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite, the fastest and most affordable model in its Gemini 3 series, available in preview through AI Studio and Vertex AI. Priced competitively, it offers 2.5 times faster response and adjustable reasoning levels, targeting high-frequency tasks like translation and content moderation. Benchmarks show it delivers strong performance, sometimes surpassing earlier larger models, with developers noting its efficiency and precision for various workloads.