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Google tests 5GB free cloud storage limit for new accounts

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Google is reportedly testing a new policy that limits new accounts to 5GB of free cloud storage, a reduction from the previous 15GB allowance. This change, observed in select regions, requires users to verify their phone number to access the full 15GB. Google states this is to enhance account security and data recovery while encouraging users to adopt these measures. AI

IMPACT This change may subtly push users towards paid cloud storage plans, impacting how much data can be stored for AI-related applications.

RANK_REASON This is a change to a consumer product's free tier, not a core AI development.

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Google tests 5GB free cloud storage limit for new accounts

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Kunal Khullar ·

    Google floats reduced initial 5GB free cloud storage limit, users claim — 15GB to require extra security measures, company confirms it is 'testing a new storage policy for new accounts'

    While Google has not publicly announced the change, the company confirmed that it is testing a new approach designed to improve account security and data recovery.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Google floats reduced initial 5GB free cloud storage limit, users claim — 15GB to require extra security measures, company confirms it is 'testing a new storage

    Google floats reduced initial 5GB free cloud storage limit, users claim — 15GB to require extra security measures, company confirms it is 'testing a new storage p… While Google has not publicly announced the change, the company confirmed that it is testing a new approach designed…

    LINKS tomshardware.com/…/google-floats-reduced-…

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