News Summary

Google has launched a new initiative providing Canadian college and university students with free access to its Gemini AI tools for one year. The Gemini Pro plan, usually priced at $26.99 CAD per month, is available at no cost to students aged 18 and older until December 9, 2025. The plan includes advanced AI features such as Gemini 2.5 Pro for unlimited chat and image uploads, Deep Research for generating detailed reports, NotebookLM for organizing notes, and Veo 3 for creating short videos. Additionally, it offers 2 TB of cloud storage across Google Photos, Drive, and Gmail. The initiative aims to make learning more interactive and personalized, with features like Guided Learning for step-by-step topic exploration and tools for generating flashcards and study guides. Students can sign up through their Google account, with the plan renewing at the regular price after the free year.