Google launches a cheaper alternative to large AI security models like Mythos
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 as the one offered by Anthropic's Mythos. The cybersecurity model is built upon Gemini 3.5 Flash and will be available first to governments and trusted partners via CodeMender, Google
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Google is launching a new AI security model designed to quickly find and patch vulnerabilities in code as a more affordable alternative to larger, more expensive security systems. The model achieves competitive performance on cybersecurity benchmarks while costing significantly less to run, particularly when used multiple times in succession. This matters because companies are competing to develop cost-effective AI security tools, with some using these systems to identify vulnerabilities at scale, as demonstrated by recent large security updates across the industry.
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