On The (College) Come-Up: Google Makes Its AI Tools Free For Students

Source: Dimensions In (college) come-up news . . . In a move that could reshape how college students learn, work, and launch careers, Google announced this week that it's making its most powerful artificial intelligence tools, Gemini Advanced, completely free for them through the spring 2026 finals season. A press release reports that the initiative, which includes access to the Google One AI Premium plan, aims to democratize cutting-edge AI for the next generation, particularly those who have historically been underrepresented in tech, including first-generation and Black college students. . . .