Announcement Model release
Model release: Google & Gemini 3.8 Live
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| Name | Type | Role | Stories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company | Subject | 863 | |
| OpenAI | Company | Mentioned | 2,826 |
| Gemini 3.8 Live | Model | Subject | 9 |
| Gemini 3.8 Live Extended Thinking | Model | Subject | 6 |
| GPT-6 Astra Extra High | Model | Mentioned | 2 |
| Web Audio API | Tool | Mentioned | 1 |
| WebSocket API | Tool | Mentioned | 1 |
Also: GenerativeService.BidiGenerateContent (WebSocket endpoint)
Related funding records
| Company | Amount | Stage | Announced | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAI | $122 billion | Late stage | 11 Sep 2026 (estimated) Company-confirmed |
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Funding records linked to the grouped event or to these companies within seven days of publication. These may describe a separate transaction. Amounts and confirmation status are shown as recorded.
Market snapshot
| Symbol | Company | Last close | Change | Mkt cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOOGL | $279.84 | -1.40% | $3.41T |
Daily closes as of 30 Oct 2026. Not investment advice.
Other coverage
- Google Model release: Google & Gemini 3.8 Live
- SiliconANGLE Model release: Google LLC & Gemini 3.8 Live
- The New Stack Model release: OpenAI & Google
- MarkTechPost Model release: Google & Gemini 3.8 Live
- Google Model release: Google & Gemini 3.8 Live
- Product Hunt Model release: Google & Gemini 3.8 Live
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