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FactConfirmedProduct·March 13, 2026
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Launches in Preview via Gemini API, Google AI Studio, and Vertex AI with Configurable Thinking Levels
Google is rolling out Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite in preview to developers via the Gemini API in Google AI Studio and to enterprises via Vertex AI, priced at $0.25/1M input tokens and $1.50/1M output tokens. The model includes built-in configurable thinking levels, allowing developers to control how much the model reasons per task to manage high-frequency workloads.
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March 13, 2026
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Evidence Strength
Evidence100%Authoritative
Backed by official company doc
Reported by 2 independent publishers
Includes official or primary source
Insights
First tracked
March 3, 2026
Last updated
March 13, 2026
Sources
2 sources
Related Developments
Google Expands Pentagon AI Partnerships After Anthropic SetbackGuruFocus: Government AI Contracts Could Provide Google Strategic Revenue Beyond AdvertisingOpenAI Declares Internal 'Code Red' as Google and Anthropic Gain GroundGoogle Launches Gemini-Powered Dark Web Threat Intelligence ServiceGoogle Acquires Energy Developer to Power AI Data Centers