Google Gemini 3.5 Pro Delayed: AI Coding Issues

Google has reportedly delayed the launch of Gemini 3.5 Pro. The model failed to meet internal goals, especially in coding. This puts Google months behind schedule for its next flagship AI model. What's interesting is that rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic are making major progress with their own AI models. Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced Gemini 3.5 Pro in May, stating it was already in internal use. However, Google engineers are reportedly not happy with its performance. Following this news, shares of Alphabet, Google’s parent company, fell by nearly 3 percent. Employees are concerned the company might lose ground in the AI market, especially since Gemini is falling short in coding. One person noted that updating training data to improve coding skills yielded disappointing results. The report also claims Google's size has contributed to these delays, with multiple layers of stakeholders involved in product launches. A Google spokesperson stated they are currently testing 3.5 Pro, an upgraded Flash model. This delay could impact Google's competitive position in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.