Google seeks to broaden the availability of its AI resources to students by providing them for free, in line with the practices of other major players to sustain its educational presence. Starting today, individuals aged 18 and older can utilize Google’s AI Pro plan for a year at no charge, which encompasses a variety of Google’s well-known AI instruments. This offer is accessible not only in the U.S., but also to university students in Japan, Indonesia, Korea, and Brazil.

The Google AI Pro Plan includes the upgraded Gemini 2.5 Pro, the newest chatbot model, along with the Deep Research model and NotebookLM, an AI educational tool that generates personalized lessons and study materials from user-uploaded content. Users also acquire access to the sophisticated video generator Veo 3 and Google’s coding assistant, Jules.

These resources are part of a $1 billion initiative in AI education and training programs over the next three years, which includes the newly established Google AI for Education Accelerator, providing free training and Google Career Certificates, as well as AI tools, to all college students in the U.S. Google will also roll out new education-centered updates to its existing products.

One such upgrade is the new Guided Learning mode for Google’s chatbot Gemini, which is characterized as a “personal AI learning companion.” This mode refrains from offering direct answers, instead presenting open-ended dialogues and sequential explanations to enhance comprehension. Google emphasizes that Guided Learning creates a conversational, non-judgmental environment for delving into subjects at an individual’s own pace.

Furthermore, Gemini is now capable of producing flashcards and study guides from user-uploaded resources and can incorporate high-resolution images, diagrams, and YouTube videos in replies to intricate inquiries.

Recently, OpenAI introduced Study Mode, applying educational methodologies such as the Socratic method to stimulate learning with the chatbot. OpenAI, Microsoft, and Anthropic have also joined forces with the American Federation of Teachers to establish the National Academy for AI Instruction.

Google has been refining its educational services and AI tools for several years, partnering with entities like the College Board and creating AI-driven accessibility features.