{"id":109120,"date":"2026-07-26T14:09:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T22:09:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.georgefox.edu\/ennounce\/?p=109120"},"modified":"2026-07-24T14:29:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T22:29:20","slug":"an-eye-on-ai-check-out-these-gemini-flash-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.georgefox.edu\/ennounce\/2026\/07\/26\/an-eye-on-ai-check-out-these-gemini-flash-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"An Eye on AI: Check out these Gemini Flash updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Check out the newest flash models! Google has launched Gemini 3.6 Flash, one of the three models we can choose from in addition to 3.6 Thinking and 3.1 Pro when working with Gemini.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a summary of each:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gemini 3.6 Flash (new)<\/strong>: A workhorse model engineered for high-speed efficiency and quality to scale agentic AI workflows. It delivers enhanced capabilities in coding, knowledge work, and multimodal performance, reducing output token usage by 17% compared to 3.5 Flash at a lower cost per token.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gemini 3.6 Thinking<\/strong>: A parallel-thinking reasoning model specifically designed for complex problem-solving<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gemini 3.1 Pro<\/strong>: The optimal model choice for advanced mathematics, research, and intricate coding tasks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.google\/innovation-and-ai\/models-and-research\/gemini-models\/gemini-3-6-flash-3-5-flash-lite-3-5-flash-cyber\/?utm_source=kw-newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=07242026&amp;utm_content=cta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Also &#8230;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NotebookLM is now Gemini Notebook<\/strong>: It has a new name but it&#8217;s the same product with additional updates coming for Pro users. Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.google\/innovation-and-ai\/products\/gemini-notebook\/notebooklm-gemini-notebook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New Google Meet homepage<\/strong>: The new homepage provides a centralized view of your meeting agenda and essential artifacts to help you stay organized and prepared throughout your entire meeting workflow. Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/meet\/answer\/17302648\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Check out Google\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.google\/products-and-platforms\/products\/education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Learning and Education\u00a0page<\/strong><\/a> for tips and news for using Gemini AI tools in education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What do you want to learn more about? Tell us by filling out this <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/abmB6CuR74vrf46W9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Gemini Interest Survey Form<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, join us for the final AI Workshop in July, happening tomorrow (<strong>Tuesday<\/strong>) in Stevens 209. Bring your laptop and your questions. We&#8217;ll meet from <strong>noon to 1:30 p.m.<\/strong>, but you are free to drop in anytime.<\/p>\n<p>For more tips and resources, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/georgefox.edu\/gfuitai?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>George Fox IT: AI website<\/strong><\/a> or contact us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:servicedesk@georgefox.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">servicedesk@georgefox.edu<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check out the newest flash models! Google has launched Gemini 3.6 Flash, one of the three models we can choose from in addition to 3.6 Thinking and 3.1 Pro when working with Gemini. 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