Google has recently implemented changes to access its latest AI features, specifically Gemini 3 Pro and the image model Nano Banana Pro, in response to overwhelming demand. Following their launch, these features gained widespread popularity, prompting the company to revise availability for free users and even some paying clients. Initially, free access allowed users five daily prompts for Gemini 3 Pro and the capacity to generate or edit three images daily with Nano Banana Pro. However, Google has shifted free users to what it refers to as 'basic access,' which now permits only two image creations per day. Furthermore, the company has indicated that daily usage limits may frequently fluctuate, raising concerns about potential reductions in access. The increased popularity of image generation has pressured Google's resources, leading to these changes. The adjustments also affect NotebookLM, Google’s AI tool for research and note-taking, which recently halted access to its new Infographics and Slide Deck features. Currently, free users are unable to access these tools, while Pro users face new limitations amidst ongoing capacity issues. However, users subscribed to Google AI Pro and Ultra plans within the Gemini app will not experience any changes to their access levels. These rapid adjustments highlight the growing demand for AI services and how even a dominant enterprise like Google can struggle to meet user expectations and maintain system stability.
Google Adjusts Access to Popular AI Features Amid High Demand
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In response to surging demand, Google has modified access to its AI features, including Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro. Free users can now make only two image creations daily and face overall usage limits that may frequently change. Additionally, limitations have been imposed on the NotebookLM tool, restricting access to new features for free users. Despite these limitations, Pro users of Google AI remain unaffected in their access. This trend underscores the escalating need for AI solutions and the challenges faced by major companies in keeping pace.