Ars Technica AIApr 2, 2026Apr 3, 2026, 04:00 JST1 min read

Google releases Gemma 4 open-source AI models with more permissive Apache 2.0 licensing after a year without major updates

3 Key Points

Gemma 4 represents the first significant update to Google's open AI model lineup in approximately one year
Google switched the licensing from previous restrictions to Apache 2.0, allowing broader commercial and research use
The new models maintain Google's commitment to open-source AI development alongside proprietary offerings

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