Google Gemini
Instead, users will receive access to the advanced Deep Think feature , which is a specialised capability for maximum parallel reasoning that was previously reserved only for the higher-end $99.99 and $199.99 monthly plans. AI Pro Subscribers: This tier faces no model removals. Alongside the model reshuffle, Google plans to introduce limits to Media generation (images, videos and music), Deep Research and Pro Model.
The (3.1) Pro model will no longer be available to users at this tier. AI Plus Subscribers: Access will be restricted to Flash-Lite and Flash.
Starting October 9, free users who access the Gemini web and mobile applications without an active Google AI subscription will be restricted exclusively to the (3.5) Flash-Lite model. These free users will no longer have access to the faster (3.6) Flash or the higher-capability (3.1) Pro models. The upcoming policy shifts alter the value proposition across Google’s tiered subscription lineup: “Gemini will move to compute-based usage limits that will refresh every 5 hours until you reach your weekly limit.
The adjustments have been detailed in an updated support document and builds on the company’s shift toward compute-based usage tracking introduced in May.
Premium models and features require more usage and may cause you to reach your limit faster,” the company said. Google is preparing to restrict which artificial intelligence (AI) models users can access across its consumer tiers, placing tighter model caps on both non-paying accounts and entry-level AI Plus subscribers. Calculation of your usage will factor in the complexity of your prompt, the features you use, and the length of your chat. Paid users have higher limits than users without a Google AI subscription.