Gemini · Global AI Product Index

Overview

Gemini is Google's AI assistant, integrated with Google Search, Workspace, and Android. Formerly known as Bard, it is powered by the multimodal Gemini model family. In late August 2026 Google introduced Gemini 3.8 Flash and Gemini 3.8 Flash-Cyber as faster, lower-cost members of the Gemini 3.8 line. The standard assistant is free, with more capable models offered through paid Google AI plans.

Key features

Powered by Google's multimodal Gemini 3.8 model family, including Gemini 3.8 Flash
Integration with Google apps such as Gmail, Docs, and Maps
Image understanding and image generation
Deep Research and file analysis for longer tasks

Use cases

Everyday questions grounded in Google's search index
Drafting and summarizing inside Gmail and Google Docs
Multimodal tasks that combine text, images, and code

Pricing

The standard Gemini assistant is free; paid Google AI plans unlock more capable Gemini 3.8 models, higher limits, and deeper Workspace integration.

Frequently asked questions

Is Gemini free to use?

Yes. The standard Gemini assistant is free; paid Google AI plans add more capable models and higher usage limits.

What was Gemini called before?

Gemini was launched as Bard in 2023 and renamed Gemini in 2024 after Google's Gemini model family.

What is Gemini 3.8 Flash?

Gemini 3.8 Flash is a late-August 2026 Google model in the Gemini 3.8 family, positioned as a faster, lower-cost option alongside Gemini 3.8 Flash-Cyber.

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Sources

This record was last reviewed on 2026-09-04.

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