Google launches its most advanced Gemini 4 AI model after months of delays

From the Newshound archive · first published 30 September 2026 · last updated 1 October 2026.

Google has unveiled Gemini 4, its most powerful artificial intelligence model to date, ending a release that had been held up for months. The launch marks a significant escalation in the race between tech giants to dominate the AI market. The announcement came just hours ago.

Gemini 4 is Google's flagship AI model, positioned as its most capable system yet.

The launch had been repeatedly delayed before Google finally released it on Wednesday evening.