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Gemini 4 is almost ready, says new Google DeepMind chief

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Google is reportedly nearing the launch of its long awaited Gemini 4 model, after dawdling behind rival developers on flagship AI releases. Speaking with The Information during his first media appearance as the leader of Google's DeepMind division, Koray Kavukcuoglu said that Gemini 4 is currently i

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After years of 'almost ready,' Gemini 4 finally means 'almost not behind everyone else.'
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A sleek, modern AI development lab with computers and monitors displaying intricate code and neural network diagrams, a scientist wearing a lab coat is at a workstation with a monitor showing the words 'Gemini 4' and a speech bubble saying 'Almost Ready...'.

Caption: After years of 'almost ready,' Gemini 4 finally means 'almost not behind everyone else.'

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Based on the original story on theverge.com.

Editor's note

The unveiling of Gemini 4 by Google's DeepMind division is significant as it continues to position the tech giant in the forefront of artificial intelligence development, following a period of relative quiet after its earlier releases. As a leader in AI, Google's commitment to advancing this technology is crucial for pushing the boundaries of what machines can do in various applications.

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Panel 1

*Alex is in a small workshop, tinkering with a half-assembled robot. Sam is leaning against a wall, arms crossed, looking skeptical.* Alex (excitedly)

Alex: You won't believe this, Sam! Google’s Gemini 4 is almost ready!

Panel 2

*Robin bursts in, waving a newspaper with a headline about Gemini 4. Sam rolls his eyes.* Robin (wildly) Sam (dryly)

Robin: It’s a revolution, guys! Gemini 4 is going to change everything!

Sam: Yeah, we’ll see. This is the third time Google has said that.

Panel 3

*Alex turns to Robin, eyes wide, while Sam shakes his head. A small, goofy robot in the corner chirps happily.* Alex (optimistically) Robin (enthusiastically) Sam (sighing)

Alex: Well, at least we can build our own version and make it even better!

Robin: Yeah, let’s start today! We can call it Gemini 4.5!

Sam: And I’ll be over here, doubting it until it actually works.