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Google has rolled out its Gemini 4 Argon frontier model to Pro and Ultra subscribers, introducing a persistent "tasks mode" that enables agentic workflows across over 40 connected applications like Instacart and OpenTable. The update highlights significant gains in long-horizon software engineering capabilities, with Argon achieving a 77.9% score on the DeepSWE benchmark, surpassing competitors like Claude Opus 5.5 and GPT-6 Astra. Additionally, Google has opened access to the Argon API for developers at introductory pricing before rates increase in November.
Gemini 4 Argon reaches Gemini app Pro and Ultra subscribers alongside a new tasks mode
Google LLC today brought its Gemini 4 Argon frontier artificial intelligence model to Gemini app users on its Pro and Ultra subscription plans, two weeks after the model went first to vetted cybersecurity defenders. Subscribers on those plans also get a new tasks mode that keeps Gemini working on a job after they have stepped […] The post Gemini 4 Argon reaches Gemini app Pro and Ultra subscribers alongside a new tasks mode appeared first on SiliconANGLE.
Google LLC today brought its Gemini 4 Argon frontier artificial intelligence model to Gemini app users on its Pro and Ultra subscription plans, two weeks after the model went first to vetted cybersecurity defenders. Subscribers on those plans also get a new tasks mode that keeps Gemini working on a job after they have stepped away from the computer. Argon’s arrival…
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