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'Gemini who?': Rivals dunk on Google's delayed frontier AI
Google's delayed frontier model has rivals taking jabs. One analyst said it has shifted the perception 'from leading edge to trailing edge.'
TL;DR
- Google's advanced AI model, Gemini 3.5 Pro, is facing delays.
- Competitors like Meta and OpenAI have publicly questioned Google's progress.
- Google has released three faster, more cost-effective AI models this week.
- The delay of Gemini 3.5 Pro has shifted perception from 'leading edge' to 'trailing edge' according to analysts.
- Google's other business segments like Search and Cloud are performing strongly, benefiting from AI advancements.
- The company's strategy of focusing on more efficient models has received some praise.
- Analysts expect the timeline for Gemini 3.5 Pro to be a key topic during Google's Q2 earnings call.