Gemini Code Assist Updates: Gemini 2.5 Pro/Flash GA, Agent Mode, AI Exclusion Config

Core summary

One sentence to understand this update

Gemini Code Assist rolled out several updates, including the General Availability of Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash models, an agent mode for individuals in the VS Code insiders channel (Preview), and the ability to configure AI exclusion files.

Impact & opportunity

What this could mean

Builders can leverage more powerful Gemini models, a preview agent mode, and flexible AI exclusion configurations to enhance coding efficiency and context control for smarter coding assistants.