Google launches Gemini 4 Argon and restructures AI model access

Gemini 4 Argon AI model access software engineering AI cybersecurity AI Google AI subscription

Google has announced Gemini 4 Argon, a flagship AI model specifically engineered for complex software engineering and cybersecurity tasks. The model features a significant increase in output capacity, rising from 64,000 to 1 million tokens, enabling it to handle extensive codebases and long-form research. Argon has demonstrated high performance on industry benchmarks, including 77.9% on DeepSWE v1.1 and 68% on CWE-bench v1. It is currently being tested through the Fairwind program with select cybersecurity professionals.

Simultaneously, Google is restructuring access to its Gemini models for personal accounts. Starting October 9, 2026, free users will be restricted to the Flash-Lite model, losing access to the Flash and Pro versions. Google AI Plus subscribers will also face changes, losing access to the Pro model and being limited to Flash and Flash-Lite. To maintain access to the Pro model, users must upgrade to the AI Pro or AI Ultra plans. Notably, the AI Pro tier will gain access to the Deep Think feature, which provides advanced parallel reasoning capabilities previously reserved for Ultra subscribers.

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Alphabet · Anthropic · DeepMind · Demis Hassabis · Fairwind Program · Gemini · Gemini 4 Argon · Google · Google Maps · Google Wallet · OpenAI · Plaid

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[● 2 SOURCES] The model achieved a 68% score on the CWE-bench v1 cybersecurity test. www.khbr.me · borncity.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Google is replacing Gems with Skills for personal accounts starting in November 2026. mayacomunicacion.com.mx
[● 7 SOURCES] The model features an output limit of one million tokens, up from 64,000 tokens in previous versions. www.khbr.me · www.almashhad.news · www.gulf-insider.com · dxmagazine.jp · www.chiccheinformatiche.com · +2 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Gemini 4 Argon scored 77.9% on the DeepSWE v1.1 software engineering benchmark. www.khbr.me · www.almashhad.news · www.gulf-insider.com · borncity.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Gemini 4 Argon helped develop a Rust version of the libgav1 video decoder that is 2.7 times faster than the previous version. www.khbr.me · www.almashhad.news
[● 3 SOURCES] Gemini is adding a Map tool to the mobile app for Android and iOS to allow location-based queries. www.enter.co · geekzilla.tech
[● 8 SOURCES] Google has launched Gemini 4 Argon, a model designed for software engineering and cybersecurity. www.khbr.me · www.almashhad.news · vtv.vn · www.gulf-insider.com · dxmagazine.jp · +3 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Google is testing desktop control features that could allow Gemini to access files and apps on macOS. cybernoz.com · www.punto-informatico.it
[● 15 SOURCES] Starting October 9, 2026, free Gemini users will be restricted to the Flash-Lite model. orefolder.jp · www.itmedia.co.jp · spider-mac.com · tbreak.com · turbolab.it · +10 more
[● 16 SOURCES] Google AI Plus subscribers will lose access to the Pro model. orefolder.jp · www.itmedia.co.jp · spider-mac.com · tbreak.com · turbolab.it · +11 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Google is adding a Map tool to the mobile app for Android and iOS to allow location-based queries. www.enter.co · geekzilla.tech
[○ 1 SOURCE] Google is testing desktop control features for Gemini on macOS. cybernoz.com