Google will limit free users to the smallest Gemini model, Flash-Lite, while Flash and Pro become paid-only. The change, effective October 2026, may precede the launch of the more resource-intensive Gemini 4 Argon.
Google to Restrict Free Gemini Access to Flash-Lite Model Starting October 2026
Google will limit free users to the smallest Gemini model, Flash-Lite, while Flash and Pro become paid-only. The change, effective October 2026, may precede the launch of the more resource-intensive Gemini 4 Argon.
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