Google: schools that switch off AI tools will lose Google Search too
AI tools will be off by default for school students, and administrators turn them on. The change is planned for next year.
Google will switch off AI tools for students unless the school turns them on. If a school refuses all of them, Google Search will not work there. This is planned for next year.
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Why it matters
Google Search is now tied to its AI features, so turning them all off means turning Search off in the school.
Watch: the change is planned for next year.
The details
- The change covers Gemini, NotebookLM, Gemini in Classroom and Google Search.
- The tools will be off by default for K-12 students, and administrators must turn them on explicitly.
- A school that restricts AI entirely will lose access to Search, and students will see a message saying so.
- Google says it consulted schools, teachers, researchers and policymakers, and will share details in the coming months.
- Google announced it alongside Guided Learning, a tool for deeper understanding.
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