Google Limits Gemini Models for Free, AI Plus Users — SkimNews

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- Google is limiting which Gemini models free users and Google AI Plus subscribers can access, with the change taking effect imminently
- Google AI Pro is gaining Deep Think capability even as free and AI Plus tiers face model restrictions, landing just days after the Gemini Argon launch
Why it matters: Google is tightening free-tier access to its Gemini lineup while reserving new capabilities like Deep Think for AI Pro subscribers, creating a sharper split between free and paid plans. Users on free or AI Plus tiers who want the newest models now face a paywall upgrade decision.
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