[Google's Flagship Model Gemini 3.5 Pro Delayed by Several Months Due to Subpar Programming Capabilities] According to Bloomberg, Google has fallen several months behind its original schedule in launching its most powerful flagship AI model, Gemini 3.5 Pro. The company is attempting to enhance its capabilities (particularly in coding), but progress has not met expectations. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that the delay has caused frustration among engineers, AI researchers, and management, raising concerns that Google may lose its edge in the competition with Anthropic and OpenAI. Multiple Google departments are involved in preparing AI products, spanning a wide range of offerings such as Search, Maps, and YouTube, which has complicated the decision-making process. A Google spokesperson responded that they are currently testing the 3.5 Pro and the upgraded Flash model, and are in communication with the U.S. government regarding model testing and safety frameworks.