Google Restricts Free Gemini AI Access to Flash-Lite Model
What happened
Google announced updates to its Gemini service, limiting free tier users to the Flash-Lite model while requiring a paid subscription for more advanced models.
How coverage differs
Article 1 briefly focuses on the timeline and model changes, while Article 2 includes additional context on user backlash, threats to switch to competing services, and the deprecation of older versions.
Original reports
