Google releases Gemini 4 Carbon, but access is limited to Ultra and paid developers
Google releases Gemini 4 Carbon, but access is limited to Ultra and paid developers
Gemini 4 Carbon is now available in Google AI Studio, the Gemini API, Antigravity, the Gemini app and Google Search AI mode, though early access is restricted.
Gemini 4 Carbon officially launched
Google has released Gemini 4 Carbon, a new model that, based on early results, is positioned as a leader in its class.
- It reportedly outperforms Opus 5.5.
- It scores 65.2% on Terminal-Bench 4.0.
- The announcement mentions a $2 price point, but full pricing details are not provided.
The model is now available in Google AI Studio, the Gemini API, Antigravity, the Gemini app and AI mode in Google Search.
Access is limited to Google AI Ultra subscribers and developers with paid access. Pro users are currently left out.
Why it matters
AnalysisThe launch shows how Google is distributing frontier AI models across its product stack while using tiered access to shape developer adoption and competitive positioning.
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