The AI market is witnessing fierce competition in execution speed. Anthropic has just updated Claude Code with a "Fast mode", while Google's Gemini Flash 3.2 is highly regarded by professional users for its cost-efficiency and performance.
Developments
According to Anthropic, Fast mode defaults to using the Opus 4.7 model, delivering response speeds 2.5 times faster than usual. Users can activate it using the /fast command, though this comes with a higher cost per token. In another development, expert Bindu Reddy from Abacus.ai shared that they have migrated 70% of their automated tasks from GPT to Gemini Flash 3.2, as Google's model has proven powerful and fast enough to replace larger alternatives.
Why It Matters
The current race is no longer just about "the smartest AI" but has shifted to "the most efficient AI". For Vietnamese developers, Claude Code's Fast mode will help reduce wait times during coding. Meanwhile, the growing popularity of Gemini Flash 3.2 shows Google's success in dominating the lightweight, fast, and cost-effective model segment—which is the preferred choice for startups looking to optimize operational costs.