GooglemodelGemini 3.1 Flash-Lite (Generally Available)
Google's low-cost, low-latency Gemini model is now generally available, with response times under two seconds for full replies.
Details
- p95 response time around 1.8 seconds for full replies. Sub-second for classifiers and tool calls.
- Cited at roughly 60% lower cost than comparable thinking-tier models in early customer use.
- Announced on the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform / Business Edition. Availability on Gemini API, AI Studio, or Vertex AI not confirmed in the post.
Best for
high-volume tasks where response speed and per-call cost dominate model choice.
When to use it
you're building agents, classifiers, or tool-callers that run at scale.
Who benefits
developers running real-time agents, customer support automations, or IDE assistants.
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