Gemini Omni generates video, while 3.5 Flash targets agents
google unveiled gemini omni for conversational video generation and gemini 3.5 flash for complex agentic workflows, signaling a shift toward autonomous, creative ai tools.
at google i/o 2026, the company revealed gemini omni and the gemini 3.5 family, emphasizing capabilities in both creative generation and complex execution. gemini omni accepts mixed inputs including video to produce new clips, allowing users to edit scenes, add objects, or alter styles via conversational prompts that preserve physical consistency. simultaneously, gemini 3.5 flash debuted as a high-speed model rivaling flagship intelligence, specifically designed to handle long-horizon agentic tasks, multi-step coding workflows, and large-scale automation when paired with tools like antigravity. the update establishes 3.5 flash as the default engine for the gemini app and search 'ai mode', marking a significant push to operationalize agents in daily user experiences.