Use Gemini for free? You’ll soon be limited to its weakest AI model
Google is cutting off free users from the Flash and Pro models. AI Plus subscribers are losing out too
Google will soon limit free Gemini users to its weakest AI model only, called Flash-Lite. Starting October 9, free users will lose access to the more advanced Flash and Pro models. Even those on the cheapest $5/month AI Plus plan will also lose access to the Pro model, leaving them with just Flash and Flash-Lite. Only those on the $20/month AI Pro plan will retain access to the more powerful Deep Think reasoning mode.
This change affects how users interact with Gemini, as each plan offers a different set of models, with more advanced plans providing access to deeper reasoning and complex problem-solving capabilities.
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