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Google limits free Gemini to 3.5 Flash-Lite from October 9
Google limits free Gemini to 3.5 Flash-Lite starting October 9, with Plus subscribers accessing 3.5 Flash-Lite and 3.6 Flash.
Abner Li / 9to5Google: Google says free Gemini users will be limited to the 3.5 Flash-Lite model from October 9, while Plus subscribers will be limited to 3.5 Flash-Lite and 3.6 Flash — Following the compute-based usage change in May, Google will soon introduce limits on which Gemini models free users and AI Plus subscribers can access.
§ sources2 publications · timeline below
- 9to5google.comGoogle says free Gemini users will be limited to the 3.5 Flash-Lite model from October 9, while Plus subscribers will be limited to 3.5 Flash-Lite and 3.6 Flash (Abner Li/9to5Google)primary
- the-decoder.comGoogle's new Gemini tiers cut free users to its weakest model and lock $5/month subscribers out of Pro
§ how this story moved
- primary — 9to5Google publishes the launch post.
- The Decoder picks up coverage.