Google Rolls Out Gemini 4 Argon to All Paid Users

Key Takeaways

• <ul><li>Google rolled out Gemini 4 Argon to all paying users, with pricing starting at $2 per million input tokens and $10 per million output tokens.</li><li>Manulife launched an enterprise AI platform, targeting $1 billion in cumulative AI value by 2027.</li><li>Anthropic replaced Git with Scion after AI code merges surged from 2,500 to over 30,000 daily.</li><li>BBVA became the first European bank to join the Sierra AI and Meta Personal Agent Protocol.</li><li>Austan Goolsbee warns AI investment is causing overheating inflation, with the Fed rate futures pointing to another hike in December.</li><li>AI stocks tumbled on October 13, dragging Japan's Nikkei lower on valuation and sentiment concerns.</li><li>Gemini 4 Argon scores 87% on the Embodied Reasoning benchmark and ranks first on the Vals Index.</li><li>Manulife's new AI platform includes the Singapore Sales Agent and Intelligent Document Processing tools.</li><li>Anthropic also built a code review tool called Antique to handle the surge in AI-generated code.</li><li>AI has topped the Global Risk Advisory Council's Reputational Risk Index for Q3 as the biggest corporate risk.</li></ul>

Gemini 4 Argon rolls out to paying users in Gemini app and Antigravity

Google began the wide rollout of Gemini 4 Argon today. The model is only available to paying users so far. Even lower-tier paid plans do not have full access. The capabilities of Gemini 4 Argon have not changed since it was first revealed.

Google's Gemini 4 Argon AI now available to all paying users

Google released its Gemini 4 Argon AI model to all paying users. A senior correspondent at Business Insider reported on the release. The model represents Google's push to compete in the frontier AI race.

Gemini 4 Argon is now available for coding, math and robotics

Google DeepMind made Gemini 4 Argon available globally for enterprises. It is also available for Google AI Ultra and Pro subscribers in the Gemini app. The model can be used in Android Studio, Google AI Studio and Antigravity. Introductory pricing starts at $2 per million input tokens and $10 per million output tokens, rising after Nov. 30. Google uses Gemini 4 internally for software engineering, cybersecurity and research.

Google expands Gemini 4 Argon access to compete with Meta

Google broadened access to Gemini 4 Argon to regain AI momentum. CNBC's MacKenzie Sigalos reported on the wider rollout. Google aims to compete with Meta and other rivals on the next generation of AI agents.

Google launches Gemini 4 Argon after months of trailing rivals

Google launched Gemini 4 Argon, claiming it can compete with the best in the industry. Google is already using it internally for cybersecurity, YouTube comments and drone physics simulation. The model is rolling out to Pro and Ultra subscribers in the Gemini app and Search AI mode. It is also available to Ultra subscribers on Antigravity. Pricing starts at $2 per million input tokens and $10 per million output tokens.

Google adds Gemini 4 Argon to AI Mode for Pro and Ultra users

Google added Gemini 4 Argon to AI Mode for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. The model became available to developers, enterprises, and Gemini app users on the same day. Robby Stein says Argon improves multi-step tasks and back-and-forth conversations. Argon was first introduced on September 30 for coding, enterprise work, and cyber defense.

Google opens Gemini 4 Argon to Pro and Ultra subscribers

Sundar Pichai announced that Gemini 4 Argon is now available globally for developers and enterprises on the paid Gemini API tier. Ultra subscribers can access it on Google Antigravity, while Pro and Ultra subscribers can use it in the Gemini app and Search AI Mode. Google says Argon scores 87% on the Embodied Reasoning benchmark and ranks first on the Vals Index. Developers get introductory pricing of $2 per million input tokens through November 30, 2026.

Manulife launches enterprise AI platform for global operations

Manulife launched its proprietary enterprise AI platform to help teams build, deploy, and manage AI solutions across the company. The platform aims to scale AI across markets while supporting different businesses and jurisdictions. Manulife expects to generate $1 billion in cumulative enterprise AI value by 2027, with $300 million already achieved by year-end 2025. The platform includes tools like Singapore Sales Agent and Intelligent Document Processing.

Manulife launches enterprise AI platform to scale solutions

Manulife announced its enterprise AI platform on October 13, 2026, as a key step toward becoming an AI-powered organization. The platform provides a common foundation for development and governance across the company. It supports responsible AI principles and maintains human accountability in decision-making. Manulife plans to use right-sized models to reduce cost and energy use where appropriate.

Manulife launches enterprise AI platform for scaled AI delivery

Manulife launched its enterprise AI platform to enable faster delivery and reuse of AI solutions across the company. Teams can reuse already approved use cases, reducing development time and speeding up governance reviews. The platform includes the Singapore Sales Agent tool and Intelligent Document Processing service. Manulife's CEO Phil Witherington says the platform helps the company move beyond individual solutions to a shared enterprise capability.

Goolsbee Warns AI Investment Boom Drives Overheating Inflation

Austan Goolsbee from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago said AI investment is causing overheating inflation rather than supply shocks. He warned that if this pressure spreads into general services, it could become hard to control. The Fed raised rates by a quarter point to 3.75%-4.00% last month. Rate futures expect another rate hike in December.

AI Boom Crowds Out Sectors and Forces US-China Decoupling

AI's rate-insensitive boom is triggering Dutch disease in the US economy by draining capital and labor from sectors like housing and autos. The Fed will need to keep rates higher for longer due to inflation from the AI boom and weakness in rate-sensitive industries. The only solution is decoupling US-China investment.

Accenture Hosts Investor Day to Address AI Challenges

Accenture, the world's second-largest consulting firm, held an investor day to reassure investors about AI's impact. The company has a market value of around $50bn and faces pressure over AI concerns. CEO Julie Sweet presented the firm's strategy for navigating AI challenges. Accenture has invested heavily in its own AI capabilities and helping clients develop AI strategies.

Japan's Nikkei Falls as AI Stocks Tumble

Japan's Nikkei ended lower on October 13, 2026 as AI stocks tumbled and geopolitical risks weighed on the market. The decline reflected broader concerns about the AI sector's impact on investor sentiment. The drop highlighted growing unease about technology stock valuations.

AI Tops Global Risk Advisory Council Corporate Risk List

AI has topped the Global Risk Advisory Council's Reputational Risk Index for Q3 as the biggest corporate risk. The council outlined the top 10 reputational challenges facing companies. AI has reached the top spot four times in less than two years. The ranking reflects growing concern about AI's impact on businesses.

AI bots flood MLS systems with thousands of daily access attempts

Real estate agents are using AI tools to automate MLS workflows like buyer searches and CMA generation. Security software from Solid Earth is blocking up to 1,200 bot attempts per day, a sharp rise from just 10 attempts six months ago. Many agents are unaware of the security and privacy risks involved. MLSs are still deciding what AI access rules to allow.

Anthropic replaces Git with Scion as AI code output surges twelvefold

Anthropic built its own version control system called Scion after daily code merges jumped from 2,500 to over 30,000 in four months. Git was not designed for machine-paced development, so Anthropic moved its entire codebase off Git in five months. Scion is 200 times smaller in infrastructure footprint and checks out code in seconds instead of minutes. A team of seven engineers also built a code review tool called Antique alongside Scion.

AI data center demand shapes SiTime's growth and investment outlook

SiTime makes precision timing chips used in AI data centers and networking hardware. The company benefits from higher timing content per system and strong pricing power in critical system clocks. The main risk is concentration in communications, enterprise, and data center customers, along with volatile mobile and IoT orders. Success depends on converting design wins into sales across automotive, industrial, and mobile markets.

BBVA joins Sierra AI and Meta protocol for secure AI agent access

BBVA became the first European bank to join the Personal Agent Protocol (Poppy) initiative led by Sierra AI and Meta. The protocol helps AI agents interact securely with businesses through defined permissions and user consent. It builds on existing technologies like OAuth, HTTPS, OpenAPI, and MCP. BBVA aims to explore how AI agents can help customers compare products and initiate financial processes safely.

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• Google broadens access to Gemini 4 Argon in bid to regain AI momentum
• Google finally releases Gemini 4 Argon
• Google Adds Gemini 4 Argon To AI Mode For Pro & Ultra Subscribers
• Google Makes Gemini 4 Argon Available To Pro And Ultra Subscribers On Gemini App, To Ultra Subscribers On Antigravity
• Manulife Launches Enterprise AI Platform to Scale AI Solutions and Deliver Business Value Across Global Operations
• Manulife Launches Enterprise AI Platform to Scale AI Solutions and Deliver Business Value Across Global Operations
• Manulife Launches Enterprise AI Platform to Scale AI Solutions and Deliver Business Value Across Global Operations
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• BBVA helps design a common protocol led by Sierra AI and Meta to connect AI agents with businesses