Google AI Studio spotted developing new Ultra mode, likely tied to Gemini 4
testingcatalog · x · 2026-10-09
testingcatalog spotted a new Ultra mode in development in Google AI Studio Build, described as "Build with advanced skills and tools."
It appears alongside Plan, Build, and the previously discovered Security review mode. There's no sign yet whether Ultra mode requires an Ultra subscription or which tools/skills it uses, but these new modes are likely being built to work with Gemini 4 Argon.
Related event: Google AI Studio's Unreleased 'Ultra Mode' Spotted(2 posts)→
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