# Why am I blocked from using the Google AI Pro I already own just because I'm underage?

**URL:** <https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/google-ai-pro/190748>\
**Category:** Gemini API\
**Tags:** api\
**Created:** [October 19, 2026, 8:56am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/google-ai-pro/190748 "2026-10-19T08:56:51Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 19, 2026, 8:56am UTC](https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/google-ai-pro/190748/1 "2026-10-19T08:56:51Z")

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Because I’m a minor, the Google AI platform is restricting me from creating APIs and projects, but I’ve already paid for Google AI Pro. Why am I restricted from using it, and what will happen to the benefits I’ve already activated?