Google Launches Gemini 3.8 Live With Real-Time Reasoning

Google has released Gemini 3.8 Live and Gemini 3.8 Live Extended Thinking, its most advanced voice AI models to date. The models feature near-real-time reasoning, background tool execution, and support for 97 languages with automatic language detection and mid-conversation switching. Gemini 3.8 Live Extended Thinking scored 82.6 on the Artificial Analysis Speech to Speech Quality Index, topping rivals including GPT-Live-1-Astra. Both models are available via the Gemini API and Google AI Studio, with pricing starting at $0.005 per minute for audio input. Generated audio carries an invisible SynthID watermark to help detect misinformation.