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Starting October 9th, Google will limit free Gemini users to the Flash Lite model. Access to Gemini Flash and Pro will require a $4.99/month Google AI Plus subscription.
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Free Gemini users are losing access to Google's Flash and Pro AI models.
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Google to remove free access to Gemini Flash and Pro on October 9
Google is about to remove free access to Gemini Flash and Pro
The Verge AI · 06 Oct 2026, 13:19
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“Free Gemini users are losing access to Google’s Flash and Pro AI models.”
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