Google’s Gemma 4 AI model adopts permissive Apache 2.0 license

Google has released Gemma 4, its latest AI model, under the Apache 2.0 license, replacing the more restrictive custom license used in previous versions. This change opens the model to broader developer use and aligns with licenses used in other Google products like Android. Gemma 4 also includes performance improvements, enhancing its appeal for AI-native startups and developers.