Google Moves Gemini Flash and Pro Behind Paywall for Free Users
Google is tightening Gemini's free tier: starting October 9, Flash and Pro models will be limited to paid plans, leaving free users with Flash-Lite, while the $4.99 AI Plus subscription also loses some access.
2026-10-07 ~ 2026-10-08 · 2 related posts
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