Google will remove the Gemini Pro model from free access
Quick Look
- Starting October 9, Google will limit free access to the Gemini Pro AI model.
- Users without an AI Plus subscription will be upgraded to Gemini Flash-Lite.
- Previously, the company introduced a new Gemini 4 Argon model for complex corporate applications.
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Why It Matters
Google is changing the structure of access to its AI models, dividing them into paid and free versions.
Google will remove the Gemini Pro artificial intelligence model from free access starting October 9. The company's help center says it will disappear soon.
The corporation clarified that users with an AI Plus subscription will receive information about the deadlines in an email. Users without a subscription will retain access to the Gemini Flash-Lite model, Google noted.
On October 1, Google introduced a new artificial intelligence model, Gemini 4 Argon. It is designed for complex, multi-step tasks including software development, legal and financial work, and cybersecurity. Google already uses Gemini 4 Argon for internal tasks. Thus, the model helped optimize memory use in the company’s data centers and free up hundreds of terabytes without purchasing additional equipment.
What to Watch
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Restriction of access to Gemini Pro from October 9
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Open Questions
- Will there be additional restrictions for Gemini Flash-Lite users?
