Google DeepMind chief Koray Kavukcuoglu says Gemini 4 is in post-training and aims to release it much earlier than end of 2026
Google DeepMind CEO Koray Kavukcuoglu confirmed in media appearances that Gemini 4 has entered the post-training stage and that the company aims to release an early version 'as soon as possible', targeting a launch much earlier than the end of 2026. This marks Google's effort to return to a consistent AI release timeline after delays with Gemini 3.5 Pro and falling behind rivals like OpenAI's…
Key points
- Koray Kavukcuoglu confirmed Gemini 4 is in post-training and targeting a release much earlier than end of 2026.
- Google aims to release an early post-training output 'as soon as possible' after internal testing and refinement.
- Gemini 4 will be Google's first flagship model since Gemini 3 (Nov 2025), following the cancellation of Gemini 3.5 Pro.
While all three sources agree on the core timeline and stage of development, The Decoder provides additional context about leadership changes, noting Kavukcuoglu took over after Demis Hassabis stepped down in August, and discusses the shift in DeepMind’s focus from AGI to product-driven AI. It also details talent departures and internal chip strategy links, which are not covered in the other articles. The Verge and Times Now emphasize the competitive pressure from rivals and the strategic shift toward faster Flash models prior to Gemini 4.
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Gemini 4 is almost ready, says new Google DeepMind chief
The Verge AI · 24 September 2026
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3sources- Google May Launch Its Most Advanced Gemini 4 AI Model Soon To Take On ChatGPT And ClaudePress · timesnownews.com ·
- Deepmind was built to chase AGI, but its new chief just wants Gemini 4 out the doorPress · The Decoder ·
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