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Google is about to remove free access to Gemini Flash and Pro
Google is restructuring its Gemini AI pricing tiers effective October 9th, removing free access to the Flash and Pro models. The $4.99/month AI Plus subscription will also lose access to Gemini Pro, reserving it exclusively for higher-tier Google AI Pro ($19.99) and Ultra ($99.99) plans.
THE NEWS
What happened
Google is restructuring its Gemini AI pricing tiers effective October 9th, removing free access to the Flash and Pro models. The $4.99/month AI Plus subscription will also lose access to Gemini Pro, reserving it exclusively for higher-tier Google AI Pro ($19.99) and Ultra ($99.99) plans.
CONTEXT
Why it matters
Breaking: Google restricts Gemini access starting Oct 9. Free plans drop to Flash Lite only. The $4.99 AI Plus subscription is downgraded, losing Pro access entirely. Top-tier models now require the $19.99 or $99.99 paid tiers.
AT A GLANCE
Key facts
- Free Gemini users will be limited solely to the Flash Lite model starting October 9th.
- The $4.99/month Google AI Plus subscription will no longer include access to the Gemini Pro model.
- Access to Gemini Pro and the 'Deep Think' advanced reasoning feature will require a Google AI Pro ($19.99/mo) or Ultra ($99.99/mo) subscription.
- Users can still select low, medium, or high effort levels for models, but higher settings consume usage limits faster.
SOURCE
Original source
This article is based on information published by The Verge AI.
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