# Introducing Gemini 3.8 Live and 3.8 Live Extended Thinking

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- Publisher: Google DeepMind
- Category: AI
- Original publication time: 2026-09-15T17:05:57Z
- First observed by NexusTechWire: 2026-10-01T20:28:41Z
- Original source: https://deepmind.google/blog/introducing-gemini-3-8-live-and-3-8-live-extended-thinking/
- NexusTechWire record: https://nexustechwire.com/news/news-947e89eaa83a27aef331

## The brief

Google introduced Gemini 3.8 Live for responsive voice interaction and an Extended Thinking variant for more complex tasks. The models combine conversation with visual context and background tool calls; Google says Extended Thinking can reason while continuing to speak. Developer access is rolling out through the Gemini API and AI Studio, while Gemini Enterprise access remains a private preview with additional product availability planned.

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Read the full original: [Google DeepMind](https://deepmind.google/blog/introducing-gemini-3-8-live-and-3-8-live-extended-thinking/)

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