Google is about to remove free access to Gemini Flash and Pro

<figure> <img alt="Vector illustration of the Google Gemini logo." data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Illustration: The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25290329/STK255_Google_Gemini_A.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Starting on October 9th, anyone using Google Gemini on a free plan will be <a href="https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/17004136">limited to the Flash Lite model</a>. Free users can currently choose from Gemini Flash Lite, Flash, and Pro, but now you'll need a $4.99/month Google AI Plus subscription to access the standard Flash model. However, that subscription is also getting a downgrade - it will soon no longer include Gemini Pro. Google says AI Plus subscribers will receive an email letting them know when they'll lose access to it. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">After these changes, access to the top-tier Gemini Pro model and a "Deep Think" advanced reasoning option will be restricted to users with a Google AI Pro or Ultra s …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1005451/google-gemini-free-flash-lite-only">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>