Google's Gemini 2.5 AI model family expands with the general availability of Gemini 2.5 Pro (06-05 build) and Gemini 2.5 Flash. A new, cost-effective preview model, Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite, is also introduced, offering developers a budget-friendly option for high-volume AI tasks. These advancements enhance Google's competitiveness with OpenAI's GPT models, providing developers with adjustable thinking budgets and various performance tiers.

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