Unconfirmed: 'Gemini 4 argon' model spotted, praised for speed and generous rate limits

weskambale · x · 2026-10-16

An unverified report claims a model referred to as "Gemini 4 argon" is being tested, described as powerful, fast, and with generous rate limits. Google has not confirmed the model's existence or details.

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