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Google has released its third Flash model in just six weeks in two variations. The standard model is good for agentic tasks and software development, while the Cyber model has been tuned for vulnerability detection and mitigation. The Cyber model is currently limited to trusted testers and governments. API access to the model is available at an introductory rate of $0.75 per million input tokens and $3.75 per million output tokens through until the end of the year.

The growing backlash against AI is prompting brands to make humanity itself a central theme in advertising, either through explicit messaging or more tactile, imperfect creative. Tech brands such as Anthropic and Meta are using optimistic narratives to address concerns about AI, while brands such as Polaroid, Pinterest, and Heineken are encouraging consumers to reconnect with the physical world. Brands can reinforce this positioning through film, handmade aesthetics, natural elements, and behind-the-scenes content that shows real people creating the work. The strategy works best when humanity reflects a genuine point of view rather than becoming another empty brand buzzword.

Anthropic introduced Claude Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1 with stronger coding and research capabilities, lower effective pricing, and updated safeguards. Mythos used the same underlying model with specialized access controls for advanced cybersecurity and life sciences work.