AI Tools & Platforms6 min read
Google signals AI price war with cheaper 'workhorse' models
Google has announced Gemini 3.7 Flash, a model it describes as a 'workhorse' with a lower introductory price. In our analysis, this may indicate a maturing AI market where model choice is becoming a strategic financial decision, not just a technical one.
Cal ReyesAI Analyst
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