Recently, Google announced on its official developer forum that it will stop providing the Gemini 3 Pro Preview version starting from March 9. Developers are required to migrate to the new Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview as soon as possible to avoid service interruptions. This change has sparked widespread discussion, especially among developers.
The specific schedule is as follows: On March 6, if you are using the -latest alias, please note that you will be switched to the Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview version. On March 9, the Gemini 3 Pro Preview will be officially discontinued, and all users must complete the migration to continue enjoying the service.
Notably, although Gemini 3.1 performs better in programming and mathematics, some developers have expressed concerns about its ability in writing. Many users have reported that the Gemini 3 Pro Preview excels in content creation, humor, and accuracy in specific tasks. However, the new version performs relatively worse in areas such as humor and creative writing, sparking discussions about the balance of AI model capabilities.
In response, some developers have stated that they prefer the Gemini 3 Pro Preview, believing it is more suitable for scenarios requiring creative writing. Although the new version has improved technical metrics, the decline in writing quality has disappointed them. Additionally, the higher hallucination rate of the new version in certain specific tasks has raised doubts about its reliability in practical applications.
In summary, while Google continues to update its AI models, it faces the challenge of balancing technological advancement with user experience. Developers need to weigh the pros and cons between the old and new versions to ensure their work proceeds smoothly.
