Google's AI Model Gemini 4 Enters Post-Training Phase, Launch Imminent

Google's artificial intelligence (AI) endeavors have been under intense scrutiny lately, and recent developments only add to the intrigue. The latest news revolves around Gemini 4, Google DeepMind's upcoming AI model, which has entered its post-training phase according to Koray Kavukcuoglu, the division's chief.

Kavukcuoglu made his first public statement since taking over at DeepMind, hinting that Gemini 4 is set to launch sooner than expected. This development marks a significant acceleration in Google's AI development schedule, with the full model anticipated before year-end.

The announcement sent Alphabet (GOOGL) shares plummeting by 3.80%, while Meta Platforms (META) saw a modest 1.02% increase. The market reaction is largely driven by concerns that Google has fallen behind competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic, which have introduced superior models in the intervening months.