Disappointing news for Google users: Deadline is November 13 for surprising artificial intelligence (AI) change
Google is discontinuing a key feature in its cheapest Gemini plan. A change has been made regarding the model usage relied on by millions of people. It will end as of November 13.
Google is adding new capabilities to its continuously updated artificial intelligence models and offering these models to users through various plans. Recently, the technology giant made changes to its AI Plus plan, which has a monthly subscription fee of $5.
Google's Google AI Plus plan previously allowed users to access Google's advanced Pro artificial intelligence models, albeit with low usage limits. However, under a new decision taken by Google, starting November 13, AI Plus subscribers will no longer be able to select Pro models on AI Mode within the Gemini app or inside Google Search.
NOVEMBER 13 IS THE DEADLINE
Subscribers who want to continue using Pro models after this date will need to upgrade to the monthly $20 Google AI Pro subscription, which costs four times as much as their current plan.
Comparison of Plans and Current Features
The Google AI Plus plan will continue to offer certain features even though access to Pro models is being restricted. The current breakdown between the two plans is as follows:
| Feature / Plan | Google AI Plus | Google AI Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Fee | $5 | $20 |
| Cloud Storage | 400 GB | Varies by model tier |
| Access to Pro Models | Removed on November 13 | Available |
| Gemini Flash Models | Available (Gemini 3.6 Flash) | Available (Gemini 3.8 Flash) |
| Additional Tools | Deep Research, Gemini Notebook, Image/Video Generation | Advanced AI tools and higher limits |
Flash Models and Tiered Structure
Google continues to develop its Gemini Flash models. One of the company's recent lower-cost models, Gemini 3.8 Flash, has advanced in reasoning, coding, and answering complex queries. Currently, while AI Plus users can access the Gemini 3.6 Flash model in the Gemini app, the more advanced 3.8 Flash model is restricted to the Pro and Ultra plans.
Google AI Plus subscribers will retain access to 400 GB of cloud storage, the Deep Research feature, Gemini Notebook integration, and image and video generation tools. However, losing the flexibility to switch to Pro models for complex tasks alters the utility of the plan.
Complexity in the Product Lineup
Google's tiered structure in its Gemini subscription models creates confusion. With the latest restrictions, tracking which model is included in which tier is becoming more difficult. For instance, even users paying $20 per month for a Google AI Pro subscription cannot access the Gemini Argon model available on the Antigravity platform.
This article was translated from Turkish. Read the original article in Turkish.
