Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview shown as an optional KonaBusiness.ai model
Product UpdatesAI Strategy
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Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview on KonaBusiness.ai

Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview is a conditional frontier option—not the model behind every turn—with explicit routing and evidence boundaries.

Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview is an optional frontier model in KonaBusiness.ai as of August 14, 2026. It is used only when a user selects it and the server-side Gemini provider is configured; Smart Auto otherwise routes work across the available model tiers.

Where Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview fits

The preview tier is intended for complex reasoning and planning. Kona keeps model choice separate from evidence quality: search sources and attachment locators are surfaced when available, and users should still verify material claims before relying on them.

Document-aware by default

Upload supported decks, PDFs, and data files. Kona extracts bounded text and preserves available page, sheet, and slide locators.

An optional frontier preview

Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview can be selected when the server-side provider is configured; Smart Auto routes each task across available tiers.

Visible capability boundaries

Kona reports the resolved provider and model, preserves source evidence, and does not imply unavailable connector writes or enterprise controls.

A deliberate model choice, not a universal default

Selecting Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview pins that provider/model for the turn. If it is not configured or cannot complete the request, Kona reports the failure instead of silently claiming the requested model ran.

What you can do with the preview tier on Kona

  • Document research. Drop in analyst PDFs, product sheets, and data files; get syntheses with citations and links.
  • Scenario planning. Stress-test markets, pricing, and hiring assumptions with clear reasoning steps and editable outputs.
  • Sales and RFP responses. Convert long requirements into tailored answers that align with your approved messaging and value props.
  • Data-backed storytelling. Turn KPIs or uploaded spreadsheets into narratives, charts, and briefings your leadership can ship.

Get started in four steps

  1. Sign in and choose Smart Auto or Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview in model settings.
  2. If the preview provider is configured, attach a supported brief, deck, PDF, or data file.
  3. Review the resolved model, source cards, and document locators shown with the answer.
  4. Keep the result in Chat or move evidence-backed work into Workspace for review.

Built for secure collaboration

Authenticated chat history is scoped to its owner, and Workspace applies its own membership and permission checks. The current free product does not claim enterprise audit-log or export administration that is not implemented.

Guardrails for every workflow

Preset instructions, templated prompts, and workspace roles reduce rework and keep messaging on-brand.

Evidence-aware outputs

Source cards and document locators make it easier to inspect where an answer came from; they do not replace human verification.

Try Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview on KonaBusiness.ai

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Quick explanations and definitions you can share with your team when reviewing the research.

How do I use Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview inside KonaBusiness.ai?
Sign in and select Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview in model settings. Kona uses it only when the server-side Gemini provider is configured; Smart Auto may choose a different available tier.
Does Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview support file inputs in Kona?
Kona accepts supported PDFs, slides, documents, spreadsheets, and images within documented limits. It extracts bounded context and available locators before sending the request; source evidence still requires review.
Is Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview always available?
No. Kona is currently free, and this preview model is available only in environments with the server-side Gemini provider configured. The capability screen reports the current boundary.

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