TechRadar reports: - The best models are being dropped from the free and Plus tiers - These updates will be applied from October 9.
AI⏱ 1 min read · Source: TechRadar
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Google is shaking up access to its Gemini AI models for individual users based on how much you pay each month, and it's those on the cheapest Plus plan and the free tier who are…
- If you're on the $4.99 / £4.49 / AU$7.99 AI Plus plan, then you're losing access to Pro (3.1), but will still be able to call on Flash (3.6).
- Google says the free tier restrictions will be applied from Friday, October 9, while AI Plus users will get an email advising them about the timetable.
TechRadar reports: - The best models are being dropped from the free and Plus tiers - These updates will be applied from October 9
Key Points
- Google is shaking up access to its Gemini AI models for individual users based on how much you pay each month, and it's those on the cheapest Plus plan and the free tier who are…
- If you're on the $4.99 / £4.49 / AU$7.99 AI Plus plan, then you're losing access to Pro (3.1), but will still be able to call on Flash (3.6).
- Google says the free tier restrictions will be applied from Friday, October 9, while AI Plus users will get an email advising them about the timetable.
The Details
The Flash (3.6) "all around help" and Pro (3.1) "advanced reasoning" models won't be available going forward. OpenAI also limits model access based on how much you're paying each month, also the way it handles usage differs somewhat from Google: rather than one single allowance, there are usage limits on different models, query types, and thinking modes.
Wider Coverage
The story is also being covered by 9to5Google, indicating broad interest across the technology press.
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Source: This article is based on reporting by TechRadar (David Nield). Read the original article. Also covered by 9to5Google.
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