Vendor-reported

Google Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite now available as a Databricks-hosted model

Published: 21 July 2026 Last checked: 24 July 2026 Source: primary

Summary

Databricks Model Serving now supports Google Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite as a Databricks-hosted model, accessible via Foundation Model APIs. Customers are responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable terms.

TRACE Analysis

This is a routine addition of a new model to Databricks' model serving catalog. The announcement does not include performance benchmarks, pricing details, or unique capabilities compared to existing models. The compliance note is standard but may be significant for regulated industries.

Why this matters

This expands the range of models available on Databricks, potentially offering a cost-effective option for users needing a lightweight model.

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Why this rating?

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Independent verification Not assessed

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Conflict of interest Low risk

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Timeliness 33 days ago

Last checked 33 days ago — information may be outdated.

Reproducibility Not assessed

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Sources

Google Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite now available as a Databricks-hosted model (Databricks Release Notes)

Claim-level evidence

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