Google DeepMind said Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite is rolling out in preview through the Gemini API and Google AI Studio. The company positioned it as the most cost-efficient Gemini 3 model, with lower price, faster performance, and tunable thinking levels.
Google DeepMind said on March 3, 2026 that Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite delivers faster performance at a lower price than Gemini 2.5 Flash. Google is rolling the model out in preview via Google AI Studio and Vertex AI for high-volume, latency-sensitive workloads.
Google DeepMind announced Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite on X on March 3, 2026. According to Google’s official post, the model is launching in preview with low per-token pricing and a speed-focused profile for high-volume developer workloads.
Google AI shared practical Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite examples, including high-volume image sorting and business automation scenarios. The thread also points developers to preview access via Gemini API, Google AI Studio, and Vertex AI.