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Gemini app now has compute-based usage limits as AI Ultra now starts at $100 - 9to5Google
Google just dropped Gemini Ultra to $100/month. Here's what changed in their pricing tier.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
Google is reshaping its AI subscription strategy with compute-based usage limits and aggressive pricing against rivals. This signals a shift from pure capability tiers to consumption-based models—a critical move in the intensifying AI model pricing war.
The key facts
5 to knowGemini Ultra now starts at $100/month (price reduction from previous tier)
New compute-based usage limits introduced in Gemini app
Announcement made at Google I/O 2026
Google positioning coding tools as cost-effective alternative to competitors
Pricing strategy shift suggests competitive pressure from OpenAI, Anthropic, others
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Reuters Technologynews.google.com
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