Google announces Gemini 4 flagship AI model after months of delays
Google announced Argon, a flagship model for its Gemini 4 generation, describing it as larger than its previous top-tier Pro models and comparable to OpenAI and Anthropic models on key coding and cybersecurity benchmarks. Google did not provide a timeline for public release.
1. New flagship model
Alphabet's Google announced Argon, a top-tier artificial intelligence model to anchor its Gemini 4 generation. A company spokesperson said it is larger than the previous line of Pro models and is Google's most performant model yet, built for complex workloads.
2. Limited access
Google said it is providing Argon to select cybersecurity partners and participating in the Trump administration's voluntary process for pre-release model access. The company did not give a timeline for public release.
