Google Gifts Students Free Year of AI Pro Subscription

Google is now offering college students in the US a year of its AI Pro subscription for free. This typically costs $200 per year or $20 a month, and it comes with quadruple the usage limits in Gemini, access to the Spark agentic platform, and integration within Workspace apps like Gmail and Docs.

The promotion also includes 5TB of cloud storage and a subscription to Google Health Premium, which integrates with FitBit devices and other health trackers. This is not just an AI-focused offering; it's a comprehensive bundle that can be useful for students who need more than just AI tools.

Google is likely trying to boost engagement numbers with its Gemini service, but this deal is still attractive even for those who don't use AI often. The company is also selling a discounted bundle that includes access to both AI Pro and YouTube Premium for $9 per month.

However, as with all promotions of this type, there's an auto-renewal caveat: the subscription will renew at the full price after a year, so students should set a reminder to cancel in time. This could be a problem for those who have filled up their cloud storage.