Gemini 4 is almost ready, says new Google DeepMind chief
Koray Kavukcuoglu, the new head of Google DeepMind, stated that the Gemini 4 model is in its refinement stage and is expected to launch well before the end of 2026. This announcement follows a period where Google fell behind competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic, who released superior models after Gemini 3. Kavukcuoglu expressed confidence in Google's position at the frontier of AI development despite the recent leadership changes and release delays.
- ▪Koray Kavukcuoglu confirmed that Gemini 4 is currently in the refinement phase and aims for an early release in 2026.
- ▪Google has not released a new flagship AI model since the Gemini 3 series in November 2025, allowing rivals to gain a lead.
- ▪Former DeepMind head Demis Hassabis stepped down in August 2026, marking a significant leadership shakeup for the division.
- ▪Kavukcuoglu acknowledged that Google prioritized faster Flash models over the Gemini 3.5 Pro update, which was never rolled out.
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