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Gemini agents default to 3.6 Flash

Jul 28, 2026SOURCE: blog.google
SO WHAT

The window is moving from raw capability to governed capability: the agents are getting stronger, but the gatekeepers are getting closer to the loop.

Managed Agents in Gemini API now default to Gemini 3.6 Flash, with hooks to block, lint, or audit tool calls inside the sandbox. Budget controls and other controls tighten the operating frame around agent execution.

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