Gemini 3.5 Flash hax 14x cost multiplier in GitHub Copilot (github.blog)

Google has launched its latest AI coding model, Gemini 3.5 Flash, on GitHub Copilot, promising a significant boost in coding efficiency. This model offers near-professional coding quality at an impressive Flash-tier speed, alongside features such as rapid response times and robust tool integration. Its introduction, however, comes with a notable 14X premium request multiplier, though the pricing remains tentative, raising questions about accessibility for various user tiers. Gemini 3.5 Flash is tailored for users of Copilot Pro, Pro+, Business, and Enterprise plans and can be utilized across major IDEs including Visual Studio, JetBrains, Xcode, and Eclipse, marking a pivotal moment for developers leveraging AI in their workflows. The rollout will be gradual, requiring administrators of Copilot Enterprise and Business to enable the new features in settings. This model is expected to significantly impact iterative coding processes, enhancing productivity and creativity in software development.