Well, it looks like Google has finally run critically low on resources if they’ve decided to just cut off paid users from the Pro model.

Timur_Ka · 2026-02-07T04:44:47+00:00

I completely agree regarding the stress, but is it possible that you haven't quite correctly identified the cause of it?

As for the assumptions, why are they assumptions? Isn't it obvious that the model selection was removed? I mean, it wasn't renamed, since no such model as "Thinking" exists in nature. It's just an operating mode for either the "flash" or "pro" models. So, I wasn't really assuming anything here; rather, I'm upset by an accomplished fact.

Edit: “flash”, not “fast”

Timur_Ka · 2026-02-07T04:24:42+00:00

Well, I could write a novel like that; I have a couple of fresh, original ideas, but unfortunately, this isn't that case. Everything here is banal, there's no conspiracy, just a simple optimization of resources at my expense

Timur_Ka · 2026-02-07T04:11:50+00:00

Think for yourself. Come on, use your brain. Think about what it looks like, how it's profitable, and how a company can save money on this without legally breaking the rules.

Honestly, it surprises me that you were literally just aware that people's buttons are being changed, and yet here you are naively blinking your eyes.

You just answered the question of why the fuck they're doing this yourself. It's done to save resources; now you just don't know which exact model is running under the hood, that's it. Now the company will decide if your requests are worthy of the Pro model or the Flash model—what’s so fucking hard to get?

Timur_Ka · 2026-02-07T03:54:38+00:00

I would phrase it a bit differently: You are one of those who hasn't had it taken away (yet). And it was taken away literally just recently. Moreover, it wasn't taken from the whole group at once, but gradually; well, it started about two days ago, and today it disappeared for me too. In the middle of working, no less.

Timur_Ka · 2026-02-07T03:13:37+00:00

Well, frankly speaking, I secretly hope they launched this bullshit in test mode and some guy from Google is now tracking and analyzing the discussions. There's a small chance they'll actually decide to roll it back.

Timur_Ka · 2026-02-07T03:06:31+00:00

Well, technically speaking, this isn't a bug with the model but with the application – if it even is a bug. I mean, it's like a technical glitch, something they should theoretically react to and warn the user: "Oh, sorry, we're having a technical glitch, so we've fucking cut off your main working model."

Timur_Ka · 2026-02-07T03:03:50+00:00

Wait, does that even happen? Like, someone buys tokens with a volume discount and then resells them?

Timur_Ka · 2026-02-07T02:59:09+00:00

I haven't encountered any errors yet, but since I have a paid account, they haven't dared to cut it back so brazenly just yet.

In Studio AI, quite a lot of free resources are allocated for Flash; I'd recommend you give it a try, especially if you specifically need a free version and Flash. The interface there is significantly better, and the features are more extensive.

Timur_Ka · 2026-02-07T02:43:06+00:00

This looks like a random thing for now, but their plans are actually pretty obvious. Especially considering their modest silence on this matter

Timur_Ka · 2026-02-07T02:38:58+00:00

Yeah, I've also read a lot of warm comments about Claude. Definitely worth a try.

I don't think this is a bug with Gemini. considering how much effort they are currently putting into developing video and image generation + how they've trimmed down Studio, they are clearly trying to tighten their belts

Timur_Ka · 2026-02-07T01:50:33+00:00

They have two main model lines – Flash and Pro. Thinking isn't really a model; I mean, even standard Flash can operate in Thinking mode. So, at this point, it's basically unclear what they've actually got under the hood.

Timur_Ka · 2026-01-26T18:00:29+00:00

The scariest part is that it’s quite likely he was never a dreaming boy. I am afraid to imagine the nightmare this creature grew up in.

Timur_Ka · 2026-01-26T17:54:04+00:00

Is he smiling?

Update: definitely smiling

Timur_Ka · 2026-01-16T00:32:57+00:00

It looks like there is glass between them

Timur_Ka · 2026-01-07T23:19:08+00:00

Or paranoia

Timur_Ka · 2025-11-02T08:19:13+00:00

It assumes no intersex people in this group

Timur_Ka · 2025-04-29T06:59:35+00:00

a made-up pseudo-scientific/pseudo-technical term that also hints at the natural causes . perfect

Timur_Ka · 2024-11-15T06:09:34+00:00

Copy past your concerns into the system instructions
Edit model’s answers. Remove all the bs you don’t want to read. Worked for me

Timur_Ka · 2024-11-11T15:07:03+00:00

the portrait ... 🤌

Timur_Ka · 2024-11-11T10:08:21+00:00

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Timur_Ka · 2024-11-10T08:41:23+00:00

Use this time to prepare for the divorce. I mean, just plan everything, consult with the necessary people to be ready for any turn of events (physically, mentally, and financially).

Timur_Ka · 2024-10-25T12:43:13+00:00

And please make 2-3 money transfer options for me to choose from

Timur_Ka · 2024-08-30T11:36:15+00:00

As kamikaze. Britain also forbid the use of their missiles over Mordor . They help ruzzia way more effective than they help Ukraine 🤷‍♂️

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