Google unveils Gemini 4 Carbon, ranked #1 on Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index
Google announced Gemini 4 Carbon, described as its strongest model with state-of-the-art cybersecurity and long-horizon capabilities. The model ranks first on Artificial Analysis' new Intelligence Index.
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Koray Kavukcuoglu / Google : Google unveils Gemini 4 Carbon, its “strongest model with state-of-the-art cybersecurity” capabilities, ranked #1 on Artificial Analysis' new Intelligence Index — Gemini 4 Carbon is our strongest model with state-of-the-art cybersecurity and long horizon capabilities.

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