{"slug": "google-debuts-new-gemini-flash-while-top-ai-model-still-delayed", "title": "Google Debuts New Gemini Flash While Top AI Model Still Delayed", "summary": "Alphabet Inc.'s Google released Gemini 3.7 Flash, a new installment of its workhorse AI model that outperforms its predecessor in coding tasks and can generate production-ready code on the first try, but did not announce a release date for its delayed flagship model, Gemini 3.5 Pro. The company said the new model, which powers its AI productivity agent Gemini Spark starting Thursday, includes stronger safety features and lower token prices, while investors question Google's roadmap amid competition from OpenAI and Anthropic PBC.", "body_md": "(Bloomberg) -- Alphabet Inc.'s Google released another installment of its workhorse Gemini Flash artificial intelligence model, but didn't say when it would release its most powerful AI model, Gemini 3.5 Pro, which has been hampered by delays.\n\nMost Read from Bloomberg\n\n-\n[Walter Sells Lakers, Seeks More Cash to Pay Loans Amid DOJ Probe](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-12/lakers-owner-walter-seeks-cash-to-pay-down-loans-amid-doj-probe?utm_campaign=bn&utm_medium=distro&utm_source=yahooUS) -\n[Phoebe Gates Knew Phia Shopping App Took Credit for Sales It Didn't Drive](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-11/phia-app-co-founders-pushed-for-features-taking-credit-for-sales-it-didn-t-drive?utm_campaign=bn&utm_medium=distro&utm_source=yahooUS) -\n[Trump Pivots to Economic Squeeze of 'Entrenched' Iran Regime](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-12/trump-reverts-to-economic-squeeze-of-entrenched-iranian-regime?utm_campaign=bn&utm_medium=distro&utm_source=yahooUS)\n\nThe new Gemini 3.7 Flash model outperforms its predecessor in coding tasks like debugging, and is more capable at generating deployable, production-ready code on the first try, Google said in a blog post Thursday. The models can also complete app production in fewer prompts, deliver a better developer experience and lower the price of tokens needed to operate it, the company added. Google's AI productivity agent, Gemini Spark, will be powered by 3.7 Flash starting on Thursday.\n\nIn keeping with its Frontier Safety promises, Google said it added stronger safety features to Gemini 3.7 Flash, including blocking malicious hacking and dangerous chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear misuse without getting in the way of safe, helpful work.\n\nDespite expanding its Gemini Flash lineup, Google has struggled to keep pace with rivals OpenAI and Anthropic PBC in the high-stakes race to build the most advanced AI models. Delays to Gemini 3.5 Pro have left investors questioning Google's roadmap, especially in commercially important areas like AI coding. The uncertainty around timing for its next flagship model has intensified broader questions about whether the tech giant can outpace its competitors and successfully convert its massive AI investments into market-leading tools and services.\n\nChief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai said during the company's last earnings call in July that Google was aiming to release models at a faster clip, and said the company is already spending considerable computing resources to train its upcoming Gemini 4 model. Right before earnings, the tech giant unveiled three Flash installments with a goal to deliver more efficiency and quality.\n\n--With assistance from Davey Alba.\n\nMost Read from Bloomberg Businessweek\n\n-\n[The Steamy, Magical and Now Very Lucrative Romantasy Business](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-08-12/romantasy-book-series-help-revive-interest-in-reading-push-into-tv-and-film?utm_campaign=bw&utm_medium=distro&utm_source=yahooUS) -\n[ICE Arrests Are Pushing Immigrant Families Deeper Into Poverty](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-11/ice-arrests-are-pushing-immigrant-families-deeper-into-poverty?utm_campaign=bw&utm_medium=distro&utm_source=yahooUS)\n\n©2026 Bloomberg L.P.", "url": "https://wpnews.pro/news/google-debuts-new-gemini-flash-while-top-ai-model-still-delayed", "canonical_source": "https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/google-debuts-gemini-flash-while-170000345.html", "published_at": "2026-08-13 17:00:00+00:00", "updated_at": "2026-08-13 18:10:00.611784+00:00", "lang": "en", "topics": ["artificial-intelligence", "generative-ai", "ai-products", "ai-safety"], "entities": ["Alphabet Inc.", "Google", "Gemini 3.7 Flash", "Gemini 3.5 Pro", "Gemini Spark", "OpenAI", "Anthropic PBC", "Sundar Pichai"], "alternates": {"html": "https://wpnews.pro/news/google-debuts-new-gemini-flash-while-top-ai-model-still-delayed", "markdown": "https://wpnews.pro/news/google-debuts-new-gemini-flash-while-top-ai-model-still-delayed.md", "text": "https://wpnews.pro/news/google-debuts-new-gemini-flash-while-top-ai-model-still-delayed.txt", "jsonld": "https://wpnews.pro/news/google-debuts-new-gemini-flash-while-top-ai-model-still-delayed.jsonld"}}