Google’s Gemini 3.7 Flash targets coding and agents with a 50% introductory price cut
THE SO WHAT
Google cutting Gemini 3.7 Flash API prices in half while tuning it for coding and agentic workflows is a direct shot at making AI the default backend for dev and ops tasks. If you’re cost-sensitive on agents or codegen, this is the week to benchmark Gemini against your current model and lock in promo economics where they clear your bar.
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