Google explores charging for "premium" AI-powered features, first paywall for core products.
Google is considering charging for new "premium" features powered by generative AI, marking the first time it would put any of its core products behind a paywall. The company is exploring options such as incorporating AI-powered search features into its premium subscription services, which already provide access to its new Gemini AI assistant in Gmail and Docs. Google's traditional search engine would remain free and ads would still appear alongside search results even for subscribers.
April 03, 2024
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