Cursor (@cursor_ai) announces Gemini 3.8 Flash is now available in Cursor. Paired with Google DeepMind’s same-day agent/cyber narrative and clear Agent Arena gains, developers can use the faster, stronger Flash-tier model inside their familiar AI coding IDE.

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  • ✓Official: Gemini 3.8 Flash is live inside Cursor.
  • ✓Brings Google’s newest Flash workhorse into a mainstream AI IDE with low switching cost.
  • ✓Pairs well with Agent Arena gains for everyday coding, tool use, and longer tasks.
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