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2 updates · 2 appsOctober 7, 2026

Google limits free Gemini access

Google is removing free access to its Gemini Pro and Flash models, requiring a paid plan for its more powerful AI features.

Gemini

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Google is removing free access to its Gemini Pro and Flash models, requiring a paid plan for its more powerful AI features.

Google is changing how you can access its different AI models. Soon, the free version of Gemini will be more limited.

To use the more advanced Gemini Pro and Flash models, or the "Deep Think" feature, you'll need to subscribe to one of the paid plans, which start at $19.99 per month.

Original reportingGoogle is about to remove free access to Gemini Flash and ProRead original

ChatGPT

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A watchdog group claims the safety features in ChatGPT for Teens are not strong enough and pose an 'unacceptable risk' to young users.

Common Sense Media, a non-profit focused on kids and technology, released a report criticizing OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens. They argue that the safety measures promised by OpenAI, like filters for harmful content, are not working as well as they should.

The group says this creates a risk for teenagers using the service.

Original reportingChatGPT for Teens is an ‘unacceptable risk,’ says Common Sense MediaRead original