Gemini 4: NASA’s second crewed Gemini mission (June 1965) with James McDivitt and Ed White. In the news as Google advances Gemini AI variants (3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, 3.5 Flash Cyber) amid delays to 3.5 Pro.
Google has launched Gemini 3.6 Flash, Gemini 3.6 Flash Lite, and Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber to boost efficiency and cost savings for AI agents. 3.5 Pro, the originally promised frontier model, remains delayed as rivals press ahead with new capabilities. Analysts note the pace underscores a shift toward cost-conscious AI deployment as OpenAI and Anthropic accelerate competition.