Gemini 4 Argon billing note clarifies token counting
Pricing page note now states all tokens are billed, including thinking tokens and internal tool system instructions/function declarations when using grounding. Clarifies existing billing scope rather than changing rates.
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Note: Gemini 4 Argon is not available on the Free tier. Every token the model processes is counted and billed, including thinking tokens and internal tool system instructions and function declara...
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