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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Release notesSnowflake server release notes and feature updatesNov 03, 2026 - Google Gemini 4 Argon model (General availability)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Nov 03, 2026: Google Gemini 4 Argon model (General availability)¶

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The gemini-4-argon model is now generally available in AI Functions.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          For regional and cross-region availability, see Models and regional availability for Cortex AI Functions.

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