8 ways Google's Gemini AI assistant is getting more powerful and helpful

Artie Beaty/ZDNET Google Gemini already offers a host of useful capabilities. From generating text and creating images to live conversations, deep research, and analyzing files, Google's AI has proven itself a strong contender in the AI field. At Google I/O 2025 on Tuesday, the company revealed a slew of new and improved features now available with its AI assistant. Also: How to watch Google I/O 2025 (and why you shouldn't miss it) 1. New Google AI Pro and Ultra plans First up are two new Google AI subscriptions that offer more features but naturally come with their own price tags. The first plan is known as Google AI Pro, which is actually the same AI Premium plan that's been around for a while just with a new name. Still priced at $20 per month, AI Pro offers the same AI features available with the free version of Gemini but adds higher rate limits and special features. AI Pro also includes the Gemini app formerly known as Gemini Advanced, along with products like NotebookLM and ... Read full article.