Google launches Gemini 4 Hydrogen, built for rapid execution across diverse agentic workflows, priced at $1.50/1M input tokens and $7.50/1M output tokens (Koray Kavukcuoglu/Google)
The announcement was shared publicly by Google's Koray Kavukcuoglu. This newly introduced model targets environments requiring rapid performance across varied autonomous operations. Operating fees are set at $1.50 per one million input tokens and $7.50 per one million output tokens. Additional technical specifications and broader availability timelines were not revealed during the initial rollout.
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The system is specifically engineered to handle fast execution across diverse agentic wor…: The system is specifically engineered to handle fast execution across diverse agentic workflows.
Developers face a pricing tier set at $7.50 per one million output tokens.: Developers face a pricing tier set at $7.50 per one million output tokens.
Further details on expanded availability and specific capabilities remain undisclosed for…: Further details on expanded availability and specific capabilities remain undisclosed for now.
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