Google Expands AI Plus Plan to 40 Additional Countries After Positive Indonesia Launch

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Google has announced the expansion of its Google AI Plus subscription plan to 40 new countries, following successful reception in Indonesia where it initially launched.

Key Features:

1. Enhanced Creative Tools: Users gain higher limits for image generation and editing through the Nano Banana model within the Gemini app.

2. Advanced Video Generation: Expanded access to Veo 3 Fast video generation model, integrated directly into Gemini app and AI filmmaking tools Whisk and Flow.

3. Workspace Integration: Gemini AI capabilities built into Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, and other productivity applications.

4. Increased Storage and Limits: 200 GB storage across Photos, Drive, and Gmail, plus higher limits in NotebookLM.

5. Family Sharing: Benefits can be shared with up to five family members.

Geographic Expansion: The rollout covers diverse markets across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe, including major economies like Mexico, Philippines, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Ukraine. Pricing varies by country to ensure local accessibility.

Market Impact: This expansion represents Google's strategic push to democratize AI access in emerging markets, positioning the company to compete directly with other AI subscription services while building market share in regions with growing digital adoption.

Source: Google Blog