Anyone can buy the tokens via the API and do whatever they want with them.
replyIts not evil of Google to say "Here is an allotment of steeply discounted tokens, but you can only use them with our services."
It is evil to block your email and hold your photos hostage over it though :)
replyThey only blocked access to Antigravity and GeminiCLI for the offense.
replyDidn’t they only block Antigravity though, leaving other services available?
replyI would question the judgment of anyone who thought they would maintain "don't be evil" beyond IPO.
replyYour argument is basically : human being will always choose money over ethics.
replyCould be true, but a somewhat depressing worldview.
https://youtu.be/ntICHMV-WMA?t=40
reply"Google Shuts Down Gmail For Two Hours To Show Its Immense Power"