Google debuts Gemma 4 open AI models for local use

Google released Gemma 4, a new family of open AI models for local device deployment, with different sizes optimized for hardware ranging from mobile phones to high-performance workstations. The models feature multistep reasoning, support for 140+ languages, and 256K token context windows, with smaller E2B and E4B versions enabling offline AI on edge devices while larger 26B and 31B models target demanding applications. Available under Apache 2.0 licensing, this release democratizes advanced AI by providing commercial freedom and broad hardware compatibility for developers.