Google plans Gemini model access limits for free and AI Plus users

First reported by 9to5Mac at · Updated · 3 sources

The changes will restrict which models people can use in the Gemini app, with access to the best models requiring payment, TechRadar reports. According to 9to5Mac, the planned restrictions follow a change Google made in May that based usage limits on the amount of computing required.

  • AI Pro will add Deep Think, according to 9to5Mac.

Covered by 3 publishers within 22 hours of the first report.

Reporting3

Android Headlines Google's Free and Plus Gemini Accounts Are About to Get Nerfed · Jean Leon
9to5Mac Gemini app limiting what models free & AI Plus users can access, AI Pro adding Deep Think · 9to5Google
TechRadar Free and Plus Google AI users are losing access to some Gemini models · David Nield

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