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Analysts say Google is back in the frontier AI conversation

The comparison to OpenAI and Anthropic centers on Gemini 4, which analysts say improves Google's position after a stretch of lagging during 2026.

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CNBC Markets reports that Google has been playing catch up with OpenAI and Anthropic for much of 2026.

According to the outlet, analysts argue that the release of Gemini 4 helps put Google back into the frontier AI discussion.

CNBC World describes the same setup, saying Gemini 4 is the key factor being cited for Google's renewed competitiveness versus OpenAI and Anthropic.

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CNBC MarketsGoogle has been playing catch up with OpenAI and Anthropic. Does its new flagship model really compete at the frontier?
CNBC WorldGoogle has been playing catch up with OpenAI and Anthropic. Does its new flagship model really compete at the frontier?

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