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Google Gemini 3.5 Flash launches with 300% price hike

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Google has released its Gemini 3.5 Flash model, significantly increasing the cost of AI compute. The new model is priced at $1.50 per million input tokens, a substantial jump from its predecessor. This price adjustment signals a potential end to the period of heavily subsidized AI services in the tech industry. AI

IMPACT This price increase for Gemini 3.5 Flash may signal a broader shift towards less subsidized AI compute, impacting operational costs for AI developers and businesses.

RANK_REASON Product launch of a new model version with significant pricing changes. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Google Gemini 3.5 Flash launches with 300% price hike

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Product launch of a new model version with significant pricing changes. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]
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