Google Employees Are Already Testing the Next Gemini Flash AI Model

Business Insider reports that some Google employees have begun testing a preview version of Gemini 3.8 Flash, the next iteration of the company's Flash family of AI models, according to images the publication obtained. The testing is taking place on Jetski, Google's internal coding platform. The article states that one employee who tested the model said it already felt noticeably better than 3.7 Flash, but emphasized that it was too early for a full review. The employee was not identified by name in the article.

The images obtained by Business Insider show the preview version of Gemini 3.8 Flash being used within Jetski. The employee's comment provides an early, informal assessment of the model's performance relative to its predecessor. The article does not specify when Gemini 3.8 Flash will be released publicly, nor does it provide details on the composition of the model. The article also does not state how many employees are testing the model.

The testing of Gemini 3.8 Flash comes after the release of Gemini 3.7 Flash, suggesting Google is continuing to iterate on its Flash line. The use of an internal platform for testing is consistent with how companies often evaluate unreleased models before wider deployment. The article is based on images rather than a company announcement, and Google has not yet commented publicly on the model. The article does not indicate when a broader release or official announcement might occur.