Gemini 3.5 Pro Delay: Google Faces Crucial AI Examination
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| Source: Mastodon | Original article
Google delays Gemini 3.5 Pro amid intense AI competition.
Google's delay of its Gemini 3.5 Pro AI model is more than just a technical setback - it's a significant development in the company's intense rivalry with OpenAI and Anthropic. As we reported on July 17, the EU has ordered Google to give rival AI apps the same Android access as Gemini, highlighting the competitive landscape.
The delay of Gemini 3.5 Pro, initially promised for June, matters because it's Google's second major AI delivery miss this year, following the delay of Gemini Ultra 1.5. This raises questions about the company's ability to meet its AI ambitions and compete with other industry players.
What to watch next is how Google will respond to the delay and the speculation surrounding the potential abandonment of the 3.5 Pro name in favor of a more advanced model, possibly Gemini 4.0. The company's silence on a revised date, benchmark preview, or confirmed pricing for Gemini 3.5 Pro only adds to the uncertainty, making this a critical test for Google's AI strategy.
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