Google Rolls Out Gemini 4 Argon via API and Subscriptions
Google is rolling out Gemini 4 Argon globally via its API, with access specified through the Google AI Pro and Ultra subscription tiers.
What happened?
Google has announced the global rollout of Gemini 4 Argon via its API for developers and businesses. The model will be available through the Google AI Pro and Ultra subscription tiers in the Gemini app and Search AI Mode, while Antigravity will require Google AI Ultra. API pricing is initially set at $2 per million input tokens and $10 per million output tokens, with a 95 percent discount for cached tokens.
Key facts
| Lanseringsdatum | 17 oktober 2026 |
|---|---|
| Pris input-tokens | 2 USD per miljon tokens |
| Pris output-tokens | 10 USD per miljon tokens |
| Rabatt för cachad input | 95 % |
| Forskarerbjudande | Upp till 10 000 forskare, 6 månader |
Why it matters
By differentiating product access between the Pro and Ultra tiers and offering significant discounts on cached tokens, Google is establishing its pricing and distribution model for next-generation Gemini models to developers and end-users.
Who is affected?
The rollout affects developers and businesses building on Google's AI infrastructure, as well as subscribers to Google AI Pro and Ultra. Researchers may also apply for subsidized access to Antigravity.
What else you should know
Google is also offering up to 10,000 researchers six months of free access to the highest usage tier of Antigravity.
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