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Google Unveils Gemini Spark Assistant, Omni Flash Video Model

5/20/2026

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Google launched Gemini Spark, an AI assistant, and Gemini Omni Flash video model at I/O.
Gemini Spark, based on Gemini 3.5, entered beta for U.S. Google AI Ultra users.
The assistant links to Gmail, Docs and Slides, automating email summaries and report drafts.
Spark continues after devices lock and requests permission before sending messages or purchases.
Google added SynthID watermarks and previewed AI-enhanced search and Universal Cart for this summer.

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Story summary

Google launched Gemini Spark, an AI assistant, and Gemini Omni Flash video model at I/O.
Gemini Spark, based on Gemini 3.5, entered beta for U.S. Google AI Ultra users.
The assistant links to Gmail, Docs and Slides, automating email summaries and report drafts.
Spark continues after devices lock and requests permission before sending messages or purchases.
Google added SynthID watermarks and previewed AI-enhanced search and Universal Cart for this summer.