Google Launches Gemma 4 AI Model Family With Apache 2.0 License, Teases Gemini Nano 4 for Smartphones
Summary
Google launches Gemma 4, a new open-weight AI model family with four sizes optimized for both large-scale and mobile use, while switching to the developer-friendly Apache 2.0 license and teasing a next-gen Gemini Nano 4 for smartphones ahead of Google I/O.
Key Points
- Google is launching Gemma 4, its latest open-weight AI model family, featuring four sizes including two large models (26B MoE and 31B Dense) and two mobile-optimized models (E2B and E4B) designed for local and on-device use.
- Google is dropping its restrictive custom license in favor of Apache 2.0, a move addressing long-standing developer frustrations and making it easier to build commercial and open-source projects with Gemma models.
- Google confirms that a next-generation Gemini Nano 4 is in development for smartphones, with 2B and 4B variants based on the new Gemma 4 E2B and E4B models, with more details expected at Google I/O.