Jake Peterson

Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor

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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.

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October 15, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Google is changing a key perk for its AI Plus subscribers.

Google's cheapest AI subscription plan will soon no longer have access to its Pro models.

Google previously confirmed this with the release of Gemini 4 Argon, but now, the company is reaching out to customers with an end date.

Table of Contents

While ChatGPT might have been first out of the generative AI gate, Google has established itself as more than a major player in this new technological race.…