GOOGLE DELAYS GEMINI 3.5 PRO BY MONTHS

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THU, JUL 16, 2026

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Google is months behind schedule delivering its flagship Gemini 3.5 Pro AI model, according to Bloomberg sources. The company has prioritized improving coding capabilities over meeting its original deadline.

Alphabet's push to enhance Gemini 3.5 Pro's performance in coding tasks has extended development timelines beyond initial plans. The delay signals Google's commitment to competitive parity with rival AI systems, particularly as coding proficiency becomes a critical differentiator in the generative AI market. Coding capabilities have emerged as a key benchmark for large language models, with developers and enterprises evaluating AI systems partly on their ability to write, debug, and optimize software. The extended development period suggests Google identified gaps it deemed necessary to address before launch. The timing comes as Google faces intensifying competition from OpenAI's advanced models and other AI developers racing to release more capable systems. No revised delivery date has been announced.

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► Techmeme ► The Decoder ► Ars Technica ► Bloomberg Tech ► Techmeme

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