Google delays Gemini 3.5 Pro launch to July as it tweaks its new frontier AI model (www.businessinsider.com)

Google has announced a delay in the launch of its highly anticipated AI model, Gemini 3.5 Pro, now scheduled for release in July instead of the previously stated June date. This postponement allows the company to incorporate feedback from early testers and refine the model. CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted its potential during the I/O developer conference in May but acknowledged that it wasn’t ready for deployment. As competition intensifies in the AI space, particularly from companies like Anthropic and OpenAI, the pressure is mounting for Google to deliver a robust product. The upcoming Gemini 3.5 Pro is expected to excel in long-horizon tasks and function more effectively as an AI agent, crucial for enterprise applications. Google aims to address issues seen in its Flash 3.5 model, particularly regarding token consumption, by integrating user feedback into the new version. The model has already been accessible to select users on Google's Antigravity platform and through AI benchmarking on LMArena, underscoring its potential significance in advancing Google’s AI capabilities as it navigates an increasingly competitive landscape.