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Google ends Gemini Pro cloud storage access for users

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

Google has reportedly ended a program that allowed users to access Gemini Pro through paid cloud storage subscriptions. This change, which has been in effect for several months, has led to user frustration, with one user likening the situation to a drug dealer offering a free initial taste. While the user personally did not utilize the service, they noted that colleagues who did may now face consequences. AI

IMPACT This change may affect developers and businesses relying on Gemini Pro through Google Cloud, potentially impacting their workflows and costs.

RANK_REASON The cluster describes a change in product availability for an AI model integrated with cloud services, which falls under the 'tool' category.

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Google ends Gemini Pro cloud storage access for users

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · doctorambient ·

    So apparently, for the last few months, # Google has been allowing me to use # GeminiPro as part of paying them for cloud storage. Now they're telling me that i

    So apparently, for the last few months, # Google has been allowing me to use # GeminiPro as part of paying them for cloud storage. Now they're telling me that is going away. Like any good # drugdealer knows "the first taste is free." smh No problem for me as I never used it, but …

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