Google reportedly delays the release of Gemini 3.5 Pro due to continuous improvement in model programming capabilities.

Insiders revealed that the release of Google's flagship AI model, Gemini 3.5 Pro, has been delayed for several months from its original plan, as the company has invested more time in improving the model's capabilities, especially its programming abilities. According to 10 current and former employees, the delayed release of Gemini 3.5 Pro has caused dissatisfaction among Google engineers, AI researchers, and management, as they are concerned that with Anthropic and OpenAI launching models that outperform Gemini, Google may lose its market-leading advantage. The sources mentioned that Google needs to go through multiple stakeholder approvals before releasing the model, as well as integrating AI capabilities into products such as Search, Maps, and YouTube, all of which could slow down the product release schedule.