Google launches Gemini 3.1 Pro, retaking AI crown with 2X+ reasoning performance boost
FeaturedCarl Franzen February 19, 2026 Credit: VentureBeat made with Google Gemini 3 Pro Image on fal.aiLate last year, Google briefly took the crown for most powerful AI model in the world with the launch of Gemini 3 Pro — only to be surpassed within weeks by OpenAI and Anthropic releasing new models, s is common in the fiercely competitive AI race.Now Google is back to retake the throne with an updated version of that flagship model: Gemini 3.1 Pro, positioned as a smarter baseline for tasks where a simple response is insufficient—targeting science, research, and engineering workflows that demand deep planning and synthesis.Already, evaluations by third-party firm Artificial Analysis show that Google’s Gemini 3.1 Pro has leapt to the front of the pack and is once more the most…
