CA-C-003206
Google AI Studio — Gemini API Terms of Service
Date detected
June 23, 2026
Effective date
June 23, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Affected users
app developers api developers
Changes
+1 sentence added · 1 sentence modified
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Event Summary

Google AI Studio replaced a sentence about Gemini Deep Research preview capabilities with a statement that the Interactions API is now generally available, and added a recommendation to use this API for access to latest features and models. This represents a shift in product positioning from Deep Research features to the Interactions API as the primary recommended interface for developers.

LOW

Consumer Impact

The updated terms replace product messaging about Gemini Deep Research preview features with a statement that the Interactions API is now generally available and recommend its use for accessing latest features. This change affects which API interface is officially recommended for developers seeking current functionality, but does not modify core service access, pricing, or user rights.

Governance Analysis

The updated terms shift the officially recommended interface for developers building with Google AI Studio's latest models and features. Developers relying on Deep Research preview functionality should evaluate whether the Interactions API offers equivalent or superior capabilities for their use case.

Available Actions

Review Interactions API documentation to understand feature availability and compatibility with current implementations

If No Action Is Taken

Developers continuing to use Gemini Deep Research preview features will not automatically gain access to the latest models or features now recommended via the Interactions API

Key Clauses Affected

API availability messaging

Transitions product positioning from Gemini Deep Research preview to Interactions API general availability

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This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology

Evidence Verification

✓ Verified
Previous Version
85a8f65a2df7e432f7689a5008cfac888c931520f7b08027a68335239fca1f31
May 12, 2026 06:36 UTC
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Current Version
b275450aa140f77d600204777603a813ceca1038a699c92ace8d339fb9a06690
June 23, 2026 01:31 UTC
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Change Detected
June 23, 2026 01:31 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/terms
Citation Record
Entity: Google AI Studio
Document: Gemini API Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-C-003206
Captured: 2026-06-23 01:31:28 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-06-23-google-ai-studio-gemini-api-terms-of-service-3206/
Accessed: June 23, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This is a product positioning update. The change replaces preview-stage product messaging with general availability notification and a recommendation statement. No new compliance obligations are created, no data processing changes are stated, and no regulatory frameworks are engaged. This reflects standard product lifecycle communication and does not require legal or compliance review.

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Document Context

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Document
Gemini API Terms of Service
Entity
Google AI Studio
Captured
June 23, 2026
Source URL
https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/terms

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