Google launches budget AI cybersecurity model

Google is launching Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber, a new AI model dedicated to finding and patching security vulnerabilities. The company describes it as a cost-efficient alternative to larger, more expensive AI security systems. The move positions Google competitively against rivals like Anthropic, whose Mythos model targets the cybersecurity space. Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber aims to deliver capable security performance at a lower cost.