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Google launches Gemini 3.8 Live and Extended Thinking models | Ashlr.AI

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Google launches Gemini 3.8 Live and Extended Thinking models

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Google launches Gemini 3.8 Live and Extended Thinking models

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By Ashlr.AIAI-assisted briefingSep 18, 2026, 6:24 AM UTC1 min read

Gemini 3.8 Live targets fluid voice dialogue with visual grounding while Extended Thinking adds multi-step reasoning for complex tasks. Both are available now via the Gemini API, Workspace, Search and the Gemini app.

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What changed

Gemini 3.8 Live combines conversational intelligence with real-time visual and language support for scale and cost efficiency.

Gemini 3.8 Live Extended Thinking adds increased intelligence and multi-step reasoning while background tool execution continues during conversation.

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For builders

If your team builds voice agents, consider testing the new Gemini 3.8 Live variants through the API for fluid dialogue and background task handling.

For business

If your team deploys collaborative voice tools in Workspace or Search, consider evaluating the models for more natural multi-turn interactions.

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Review the Gemini API documentation and begin integration testing with the new Live models in a sandbox environment.

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