model update

Google has released Gemini 3.8 Flash, the third Flash-tier update in three months, arriving just three weeks after Gemini 3.7 Flash. The model is live now in the Gemini app, Google Antigravity, and AI Studio with introductory pricing of $0.75/1M input and $3.75/1M output tokens.

OpenAI has updated GPT-5.5 Instant, ChatGPT's default model since May, to better track context across conversations and adapt when users clarify or modify questions. The update also adds location-aware recommendations and improved handling of complex multi-part queries.

OpenAI is releasing a third behavioral update to GPT-5.5 Instant, its most-used ChatGPT model. The company claims the update makes the model better at understanding question intent and handling complex constraints, with improved shopping and local recommendations.

OpenAI released GPT-5.5, which completes tasks at the same difficulty level faster than GPT-5.4 while using significantly fewer tokens. The model is available to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise users, with API access delayed due to required safeguards.