Silent AI vendor changes,
week ending 2026-05-24.

I. Statement of Facts

1. ¶ 1.3 new receipts this week. 1 major, 2 minor or info. Top story: Gemini - Gemini app + AI Mode default switched from Gemini 3 Flash to 3.5 Flash with no in-app notice. On the positive side: Gemini (Gemini 3.5 Flash added to the developer API; Google's migrat).

II. Exhibits entered into the record(2 items)

1. Exhibit A·Re: GeminiSECOND DEGREE

   Nerf Score36/100
   ¶ 1.

   Gemini app + AI Mode default switched from Gemini 3 Flash to 3.5 Flash with no in-app notice

   At Google I/O 2026, Google made Gemini 3.5 Flash the new default model behind the Gemini app (900M MAU) and AI Mode in Google Search (1B+ MAU) globally. The prior default was Gemini 3 Flash, which had held that spot since December 17, 2025. No proactive user-facing notice accompanied the swap. Google's developer migration documentation explicitly states the new model is 'more expensive than Gemini 3 Flash Preview.'

   Citations[1] Google — Gemini 3.5 Flash announcement (I/O 2026) ↗[2] Google AI subscription tiers ↗
   DispositionSee full record →
2. Exhibit B·Re: GeminiMISDEMEANOR

   Nerf Score0/100
   ¶ 2.

   Gemini 3.5 Flash added to the developer API; Google's migration doc warns it costs more than Gemini 3 Flash

   New model SKU added to the Gemini developer API. Gemini 3 Flash Preview remains available at its prior pricing. Google's own migration guide at ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/interactions/whats-new-gemini-3.5 instructs developers to switch to the new model and explicitly notes it is more expensive. Default reasoning effort changed from high to medium. Computer Use feature not supported in 3.5 Flash.

   Citations[1] Google — What's new in Gemini 3.5 Flash (developer migration guide) ↗[2] Google Gemini API pricing page (does not yet list 3.5 Flash) ↗
   DispositionSee full record →

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