Google's AI Ambitions Hit Roadblock With Delayed Gemini Model

Google's AI ambitions are in question after the company failed to deliver its Gemini 3.5 Pro model, which was initially promised for June.

The delay has raised eyebrows as rivals OpenAI and Anthropic have been releasing boundary-breaking models, including GPT-6 Astra and Fable 5.1, respectively.

These models have made significant advances in cyber coding capabilities and have even solved famous open questions in research-level mathematics.

Google's leadership shakeup has also sparked concerns that the company is consolidating power in its Mountain View headquarters, which may be hindering innovation.