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- Google is limiting access to Gemini models for free users and Google AI Plus subscribers, with the change taking effect "very soon" per XDA's coverage.
- The restriction lands just days after Gemini Argon launched, with Neowin noting Google updated its AI plans to "limit free use significantly" right after the rollout.
Why it matters: Everyday free-tier and entry-level paid users are about to lose Gemini model access, while Google's newest capability (Argon) stays gated to a narrow group of approved cybersecurity partners—sharpening a two-tier system where the most powerful AI remains out of reach for general users.
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