Google is about to remove free access to Gemini Flash and Pro
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The free tier is being downgraded to Flash Lite and standard Flash moves behind a $4.99/month paywall — the era of unlimited free frontier access is closing. If your workflows or products quietly depend on high-capability free APIs, you need a pricing model and vendor diversification plan this week.
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