#I/O 2026

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Google Reshapes Its AI Subscription Ladder With a New $100 Ultra Tier

Fresh from I/O 2026, Google has introduced a $100-per-month AI Ultra plan, cut the price of its top tier to $200, and tied premium access more tightly to Gemini, storage, and agent-style tooling.

Key Takeaways

Google launched a new $100-per-month AI Ultra plan.
The company cut the price of its top AI Ultra tier from $250 to $200.

DT Editorial Team·May 22, 2026·via blog.google

Google’s Agentic Search Push Is Moving From Experiment to Default

At I/O 2026, Google signaled that conversational AI search is no longer an add-on. The company says AI Mode now has more than 1 billion monthly users and is being woven more deeply into standard search results.

Key Takeaways

Google says AI Mode usage is doubling every quarter and now exceeds 1 billion monthly users.
The company is tying AI Mode more tightly to AI Overviews across mobile and desktop search.

DT Editorial Team·May 20, 2026·via arstechnica.com