Google introduced Gemini 3.5 Flash, a new AI model aimed at stronger coding capabilities and improved autonomous task execution at lower cost. The model is presented as matching rival tools such as Anthropic’s Claude Code and OpenAI’s Codex, while running faster and costing up to half as much. Google plans to integrate agent capabilities into a redesigned search experience. Singapore signed separate agreements with Google and OpenAI to strengthen its role as a global AI hub and accelerate adoption across healthcare, education, public services, and enterprise. OpenAI will invest more than USD$234m to launch the OpenAI Singapore Applied AI Lab, expected to create over 200 jobs and support projects in education, finance, healthcare, digital infrastructure, and workforce training.
"Google has introduced a new version of its AI model, claiming it delivers stronger coding capabilities and improved autonomous task execution while operating at a lower cost than competing systems from Anthropic and OpenAI. Unveiled at the company's annual I/O conference in Mountain View, the Gemini 3.5 Flash model is described by Google as a significant advancement in building more capable AI agents that can independently complete user-defined tasks."
"The company says the model matches the performance of rival tools such as Anthropic's Claude Code and OpenAI's Codex, while running faster and at up to half the cost. Google also plans to integrate these agent capabilities more broadly into a redesigned search experience."
"Singapore has signed separate agreements with Google and OpenAI as part of its push to strengthen its position as a global AI hub and accelerate AI adoption across sectors including healthcare, education, public services and enterprise. The announcements, made during the ATxSummit technology conference, include a new National AI Partnership with Google and Singapore's first memorandum of understanding with OpenAI, which will establish an AI lab in the city-state."
"Under the agreement, OpenAI will invest more than USD$234m (£173m) into Singapore's AI ecosystem, with plans to launch the "OpenAI Singapore Applied AI Lab", the company's first such facility outside the United States. The lab is expected to create more than 200 jobs over the coming years and support projects focused on education, finance, healthcare, digital infrastructure and workforce training."
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