Google Splits Gemini Into Three: Why the ‘One Model to Rule Them All’ Era Is Over
Reading Time: 5 minutesGoogle has released three specialized Gemini models — 3.6 Flash for general tasks, 3.5 Flash-Lite for high-speed volume work, and the restricted 3.5 Flash Cyber for cybersecurity — signaling a strategic shift away from single all-purpose AI models toward purpose-built lineups. The move reframes AI competition around portfolio depth rather than peak model capability.