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Gemini 3.8 Flash feels unusually fast with Playwright—best option, or just good at easy flows?

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I’ve been testing the Computer Use preview of Gemini 3.8 Flash with Playwright, and the speed is impressive. Google’s setup is simple: Gemini reads screenshots and recommends UI actions, and Playwright performs those actions. It feels unusually smooth for routine work: opening pages, clicking throu…

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  1. 2026-09-11 08:41 · r/GeminiAI
    Gemini 3.8 Flash feels unusually fast with Playwright—best option, or just good at easy flows?

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