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Google gives US college students a free year of AI Pro and adds a study hub

The offer covers a $19.99-a-month plan, with students outside the US getting the cheaper AI Plus tier and 400GB of storage instead.

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  • Google is offering eligible US college students 12 months of Google AI Pro free, a plan normally priced at $19.99 a month.
  • The tier includes four times higher Gemini usage limits, Gemini in Gmail and Docs, and 5TB of storage; students outside the US get AI Plus with Gemini Omni and 400GB instead.
  • Google also added a Student Hub inside Gemini for study notebooks, flashcards and practice quizzes.

The offer covers a $19.99-a-month plan, with students outside the US getting the cheaper AI Plus tier and 400GB of storage instead.

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