DeepMind SVP: Google won't give up on frontier AI, Gemini 3.5 Pro still in works
firstadopter · x · 2026-09-02
DeepMind's new Chief AI Architect Koray Kavukcuoglu addressed rumors about Google giving up on frontier AI, stating, "There is nothing other than being at the frontier that is important for us," and expressing certainty that Google will return to the frontier.
Regarding model progress:
- Gemini 4: Described as the "most ambitious run" so far, progressing well with cautious optimism.
- Gemini 3.5 Pro: Still in development on a parallel track. The team is currently prioritizing Flash models for rapid iteration and user delivery.
- Agentic Coding: Acknowledged learning a lot about agentic workflows, noting that the frontier leadership shifts in a competitive environment.
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