Google is about to remove free access to Gemini Flash and Pro

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Google plans to restrict free Gemini users to the Flash Lite model starting October 9, while access to standard Flash will require a paid subscription. Google AI Plus subscribers will also lose access to Gemini Pro, which will be reserved for higher-tier AI Pro and Ultra plans.

Starting on October 9th, anyone using Google Gemini on a free plan will be limited to the Flash Lite model. Free users can currently choose from Gemini Flash Lite, Flash, and Pro, but now you'll need a $4.99/month Google AI Plus subscription to access the standard Flash model. However, that subscription is also getting a downgrade - it will soon no longer include Gemini Pro. Google says AI Plus subscribers will receive an email letting them know when they'll lose access to it. After these changes, access to the top-tier Gemini Pro model and a "Deep Think" advanced reasoning option will be restricted to users with a Google AI Pro or Ultra s … Read the full story at The Verge.