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Google's Gemini 3.5 Pro Model Still Missing
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Why it matters
- →Google's delay in releasing the 3.5 Pro model highlights potential competitive challenges in the AI market.
- →The new Gemini models focus on efficiency, but still lag behind key competitors in performance.
- →The ongoing development of Gemini 4 suggests Google is aiming for a significant leap in AI capabilities.
Google has introduced three new models to its Gemini lineup, focusing on speed and cybersecurity, but the anticipated 3.5 Pro model remains unreleased. The new models include the 3.6 Flash, which offers efficiency improvements but still falls short compared to rivals like Grok 4.5 and GPT-5.6 Luna. Google's delay in releasing the 3.5 Pro model raises questions about its competitive position in the AI market. Meanwhile, the company is advancing with its Gemini 4 pre-training, described as its most ambitious yet.
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