Overview
- Google said AI Pro and Ultra subscribers now get higher usage limits in AI Studio with access to the Nano Banana Pro and Gemini Pro models.
- The paid tiers also unlock more use of developer tools such as Google Antigravity, Jules, Gemini Code Assist, and the Gemini CLI.
- AI Studio runs in a web browser for rapid prototyping, which Google describes as vibe coding before moving to the Gemini API.
- Subscribers see their plan status in the bottom-left of aistudio.google.com and can choose either the Google AI plan benefits or pay per request billing.
- The update follows a broader shift from generous free access to paid use, including prepay billing and Spend Caps that help teams control costs.