AI Companion becomes 'included' on paid tiers, but premium AI capabilities move behind a new paid layer — a repackaging to watch at renewal.
Before
AI Companion add-on
After
AI Companion included on paid plans; premium AarE at extra cost
Zoom now markets AI Companion as included with paid accounts, while positioning a premium AI layer as a future paid add-on. The immediate impact is entitlement clarity; the medium-term risk is another metered upsell.