Google Delays Launch of Gemini 3.5 Pro, Disappointment at I/O 2026

At the Google I/O 2026 conference, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet, announced that the launch of the Gemini 3.5 Pro artificial intelligence model has been postponed until next month. This news caused some disappointment among attendees, who were hoping for immediate availability of the model at this major event.

Despite this announcement, Google showcased other innovations, including the Spark and Gemini 3.5 Flash AI models. Spark is an innovative AI agent that can operate without the need to open a laptop, while Gemini 3.5 Flash is designed to optimize the performance of AI agents.

Sundar Pichai acknowledged the public's impatience by stating, "I know you are eager to try it. Give us until next month to deliver it to you." However, he did not specify the reasons for the delay of Gemini 3.5 Pro, although he mentioned that the model already shows significant improvements over previous versions.

The anticipation surrounding Gemini 3.5 Pro is particularly strong, especially after the success of Gemini 3, which far exceeded market expectations. The impressive performance of Google's AI models and chips has recently contributed to a significant increase in its stock value.

The I/O conference was an opportunity for Google to reaffirm its position in the field of artificial intelligence, even though the postponement of Gemini 3.5 Pro somewhat dampened the overall enthusiasm.