Google DeepMind Launches Gemma 4 12B to Bring Cloud-Level AI to Local PCs
Summary
Google DeepMind launched Gemma 4 12B, an open AI model designed to run directly on PCs and workstations instead of depending on the cloud. The model targets developers, enterprises, and privacy-focused users who want lower costs, faster response times, and more local control over data. It supports text, images, and video, and includes features like function calling, structured JSON outputs, and system instructions for building AI agents and software workflows. Google also released it under Apache 2.0, making it usable for commercial and research projects. The launch strengthens local AI development options for software teams that want to build advanced applications on standard hardware.
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Retail
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AI & Machine learning
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Artificial Intelligence
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DeepMind
$100M to $250M