Google Launches Gemini 4 Carbon AI Model for Cyber Defenders
Google has launched Gemini 4 Carbon, a top-performing frontier AI model that currently leads independent evaluations. Access to this new model is initially restricted to trusted cybersecurity defenders. This release marks a significant development in applying advanced frontier models specifically to cybersecurity defense, enhancing vulnerability detection and remediation. Restricting access initially helps mitigate potential risks associated with powerful dual-use AI capabilities. Gemini 4 Carbon shows significant leaps in vulnerability detection, validation, and remediation while building on a multi-layered safety and security stack. Pricing is set at $4.00 per 1M input tokens and $20.00 per 1M output tokens for the high variant.
## BACKGROUND
A frontier AI model refers to the most advanced and capable general-purpose artificial intelligence systems, particularly large language models that represent the cutting edge of AI development. Building these foundation models is highly resource-intensive, requiring massive datasets and sophisticated computational infrastructure.