Google Releases Gemma 4 Open Source Models

5 articles • Started 7 months ago • Last updated 7 months ago

Google released Gemma 4, a family of open-source AI models claimed to offer the highest capability-to-size ratio in the open-source space. The models can run on local devices, including smartphones, without requiring cloud infrastructure. Google DeepMind announced the release April 2, with industry analysts discussing the competitive positioning and success factors of the new model family through April 3.

Thursday, April 02, 2026

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Gemma 4: Byte for byte, the most capable open models Simon Willison's Weblog •

Friday, April 03, 2026

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Gemma 4 and what makes an open model succeed Interconnects (Nathan Lambert) •