Policy · Monday 5 October 2026 · story 3
Google limits Gemini Pro access for free users and AI Plus subscribers
THE DECODER reports Google will limit personal Gemini access from October 2026: free users get only Flash-Lite, while Flash and Pro move behind paid tiers. It says AI Plus at $4.99 loses Pro, which requires AI Pro or AI Ultra.
Why it matters. This narrows low-cost access to stronger Gemini models, so agent builders using personal accounts may need higher subscriptions for Pro.
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