Unannounced Next-Gen Google Gemini Model Spotted Testing SVG Generation on Benchmarks

Leaks from benchmark platforms like Chatbot Arena indicate Google is testing an unannounced next-generation Gemini model, codenamed "Argon," under placeholder aliases. Early user reports demonstrate its capability in generating complex code-based SVG vector graphics from textual prompts. Direct SVG code generation enables LLMs to produce clean, infinitely scalable vector graphics without relying on traditional pixel-based image diffusion models. High proficiency in complex SVG rendering reflects significant improvements in visual reasoning and structured spatial code generation for upcoming AI models. The model appeared on testing leaderboards under placeholder labels like "gemini-3.8-flash" to conduct blind human preference testing. Testers highlighted its ability to accurately render difficult spatial compositions—such as a pelican riding a bicycle—directly via clean SVG code.