Googles Gemini 3 is smarter, better at figuring out what you need
Google has officially unveiled Gemini 3, its latest and most advanced large language model (LLM), positioning it as a significant contender in the race for the world’s smartest AI. Launched on Tuesday, Gemini 3 promises enhanced reasoning capabilities, enabling it to grasp the depth and nuance of various tasks more effectively. Google emphasizes that this model is designed to better understand the context and intent behind user requests, which should streamline interactions and reduce the number of prompts needed to achieve desired outcomes. This focus on user intent is a crucial development in AI, as it suggests a shift towards more intuitive and conversational interfaces.
In a notable first, Google has integrated Gemini 3 across its suite of products immediately upon launch, making it live in Google Search for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. This integration marks a significant milestone as it is the first time a new model has been deployed in Search on the day of its debut. Beyond Google Search, Gemini 3 is also accessible in the Gemini app, AI Studio, Vertex AI, and the company’s innovative agentic development platform, Antigravity. Google has showcased Gemini 3’s impressive performance on various benchmarks, claiming it now leads in LMArena with an Elo score of 1501, surpassing competitors like xAI’s Grok and its predecessor, Gemini 2.5 Pro. For users seeking even greater capabilities, the Gemini 3 Deep Think variant offers superior reasoning skills, excelling in challenging assessments such as the Humanity’s Last Exam.
Additionally, Google has revamped the Gemini app, introducing a new “My Stuff” folder that consolidates chats and documents generated with the AI, enhancing user experience. The shopping interface has also been upgraded, and Google is experimenting with generative interfaces that adapt as users interact with the model. A standout feature is the Gemini Agent, which can undertake multi-step tasks, from managing appointments and reminders to organizing inboxes and conducting online research. With these advancements, Gemini 3 not only exemplifies Google’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of AI technology but also aims to make everyday tasks more manageable and efficient for its users.
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Google
has a new contender for the smartest AI in the world.
On Tuesday, the company launched
Gemini 3
, calling it its “most intelligent model.”
The new LLM (large language model) should have improved reasoning, helping it to understand the depth and nuance of the tasks it tackles. But according to Google, it should also be better at figuring out “the context and intent behind your request,” which means you should be able to get things done with less prompts.
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Gemini hasn’t only been updated on its own. Google said it shipped the LLM at scale across its products, meaning that Gemini 3 is already live in AI mode in Google Search — the first time the company has shipped a new model in Search on launch day (note, however, that it’s currently only live for
Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers
). Gemini 3 is now also live in the Gemini app, in AI Studio and Vertex AI, as well as in Google’s agentic development platform, Antigravity.
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As is customary, Google immediately showed off
Gemini 3’s score
in various benchmarks. For example, Gemini 3 Pro is now the leader in
LMArena
with a score of 1501 Elo, ahead of xAI’s Grok, and Gemini 3’s predecessor, Gemini 2.5 Pro.
And if you want to push it a little further, you can run Gemini 3 Deep Think, which is even better in reasoning and more suited for the most complex tasks. That model is notably
better
in certain benchmarks, including the notoriously tough
Humanity’s Last Exam
.
On top of all that, Google also redesigned its Gemini app. One key change is the My Stuff folder, where you can find the various chats and documents you’ve created with Gemini. The company also improved the shopping experience, and started experimenting with generative interfaces, which are created by the model as you prompt it.
Finally, the Gemini Agent is a feature which can complete multi-step tasks for you, including managing your appointments and reminders, organizing your inbox, or performing research online.
