HighCapability
Google releases Gemini 3.1 Flash Image and Flash models on Vertex AI
Action Required
Users must migrate from deprecated image generation endpoints before June 30, 2026, to avoid service disruption and ensure continued access to image generation capabilities.
AI Impact Summary
Google is releasing Gemini 3.1 Flash Image and Gemini 3.1 Flash models in public preview on Vertex AI. This new capability offers improved pricing and latency for image generation, making it a compelling option for users needing high-quality image generation. The release also includes updates to existing models like Lyria 3 and Veo 3.1 Lite, alongside deprecation announcements for older image generation endpoints, requiring users to migrate before June 30, 2026.
Google releases Gemini 3.1 Flash Image and Flash models on Vertex AI
Affected Systems
Vertex AI
- Date
- 26 Feb 2026
- Change type
- capability
- Severity
- high