Pakistan, Oct. 1 -- Google has restricted public access to its most powerful artificial intelligence model because of concerns about potential misuse. The company said it would initially provide Gemini 4 Argon only to a vetted group of cybersecurity experts. Google said the phased approach would help reduce risks linked to the model's advanced capabilities.

Read More: Google to test first orbital AI data centre on October 1

Google Chief AI Architect Koray Kavukcuoglu said the company needed a cautious rollout for technology at this level. The company will also give the US government early access and collect feedback from selected testers. Google plans to assess the model before deciding whether to release it more widely.

The cautious s...