Google DeepMind head Demis Hassabis announced that next-generation flagship model Gemini 4 has entered early post-training and aims for release before year-end. Skipping Gemini 3.5 Pro, Google focused on rapid iteration and Flash models to accelerate learning. Gemini 4 is currently undergoing safety testing and is already used internally for programming tools. Hassabis expressed full confidence in the team's ability to stay at the forefront of technology, emphasizing the development of trustworthy agents over AGI debates.