Google Introduces “AI Ultra,” a Premium AI Subscription, and “Google Beam,” a 3D Communication Platform
Google recently revealed information about Google Beam, their AI-first 3D video communication technology that was formerly known as Project Starline, as well as Google AI Ultra, a new premium AI subscription package available through Google One. These declarations demonstrate Google’s endeavours to provide consumers and businesses with cutting-edge AI capabilities.
Google AI Ultra: Exclusive Access to Google AI’s Finest Features
The goal of Google AI Ultra is to give users the best possible access to Google’s most powerful AI models and premium features. It is referred to as a “VIP pass to Google Al” and is intended for people who “demand the absolute best of Google AI,” including professionals like developers, filmmakers, and creative types.
In the United States, the Google AI Ultra package is presently offered for $249.99 per month. First-time users can take advantage of a special introductory offer that offers 50% off for the first three months. According to Google, Google AI Ultra will soon be available in additional nations.
The subscription provides a wide range of advantages:
With the highest usage limitations for features like Deep Research and state-of-the-art video creation utilising Veo 2, Gemini offers users access to the “absolute best version” of the Gemini app. Additionally, early access to the ground-breaking Veo 3 model is granted to subscribers. It is designed for challenging jobs like coding, scholarly research, and intricate artistic endeavours. Deep Think in 2.5 Pro, a new advanced thinking mode, will also be available to Ultra subscribers in the upcoming weeks.
- Flow: A brand-new AI filmmaking tool made for the most sophisticated models (Veo, Imagen, and Gemini) from Google DeepMind. With intuitive prompting, it enables the creation of cinematic scenes, snippets, and coherent storylines. The greatest constraints in Flow are offered by Google AI Ultra, which also offers early access to Veo 3, sophisticated camera controls, and 1080p video production.
- Whisk: A tool that uses text and graphic suggestions to enable rapid exploration and visualization of novel concepts. The maximum limits are provided by Google AI Ultra for Whisk Animate, which uses Veo 2 to turn photos into vibrant eight-second films.
- NotebookLM: Later this year, members will have access to the maximum usage limitations and improved model features, which will be helpful for project work, instruction, and study.
- Gemini in Google programs: This feature makes Gemini accessible within well-known Google programs like Docs, Vids, and Gmail, making daily chores easier.
- Gemini in Chrome: Commencing on May 21, 2025, this feature offers early access to Gemini within the Chrome browser. This feature makes use of the current page’s context to assist users in comprehending difficult material and completing online tasks. (Note: Current Google AI Pro subscribers will also have early access to Gemini in Chrome).
- Project Mariner: The proposal includes an agentic research prototype that can assist in managing up to ten tasks at once, including bookings, purchases, and research, from a single dashboard.
- YouTube Premium: Offers separate plans for offline, ad-free, and background viewing and listening to YouTube and YouTube Music.
- 30 TB of storage: Provides a sizable storage space for crucial files and creations across Google Drive, Gmail, and Photos.
Additionally, Google announced that their current AI Premium subscription has been renamed Google AI Pro and is being improved at no extra expense. In addition to early access to Gemini in Chrome, Google AI Pro customers will soon have access to AI filmmaking skills in Flow utilizing the Veo 2 model. These Google AI Pro advantages will initially be available in the United States before expanding to other nations. In addition to the United States, university students in Japan, Brazil, Indonesia, and the United Kingdom will now have free access to Google AI Pro for a school year.
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Google Beam: 3D Video Communication Powered by AI
Google Beam, formerly known as Project Starline, is a brand-new 3D video communication tool intended to foster deeper relationships. Without the use of specialized glasses or headsets, Project Starline aimed to redefine video communication so that it felt remarkably like being in the same room.
AI will be used by the Google Beam platform to enable a new generation of gadgets for location-independent, meaningful connections. Standard 2D video broadcasts are converted into lifelike 3D experiences via a cutting-edge AI volumetric video model, enabling more organic communication. The platform, which offers enterprise-grade dependability and compatibility with current workflows, is based on the strength and size of Google Cloud along with Google’s AI capabilities. It is claimed that the AI video model and a light field display work together to produce a deep sense of depth and dimensionality, allowing for eye contact, the reading of subtle clues, and the development of understanding as though face-to-face.
As part of its goal to facilitate global communication, Google is also investigating speech translation via Google Beam. This technology, which is coming to Google Meet, makes distant conversations feel more physically present despite language and distance constraints by enabling near real-time translation of talks while preserving voice, tone, and expressions. English and Spanish will be the first languages accessible for this speech translation in Google Meet; additional languages will be added soon.
Google is collaborating with industry partners like Zoom and HP to bring Google Beam to the workplace. HP’s initial Google Beam devices are anticipated to be unveiled at InfoComm shortly and will be available to a small group of customers later this year. In order to introduce Google Beam to companies and organisations worldwide, Google is also working with channel partners including Diversified and AVI-SPL. It has been reported that organisations such as Deloitte, Salesforce, Citadel, NEC, Hackensack Meridian Health, Duolingo, and Recruit are prepared to implement it for their employees.
Google claims that the launch of Google AI Ultra and the transformation of Project Starline into Google Beam are part of expanding access to the greatest features of Google AI, which will improve productivity, creativity, and knowledge.
Those that are interested can register for Google AI Ultra right now. Google’s privacy policy governs the use of information submitted during sign-up. Typically, you need to use a Google Account to sign in.
