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Google makes AI tools optional for schools but requires giving up search

Original title: Google will let schools skip AI tools, but they have to give up search, too

Ars Technica · AIby Ryan Whitwam ()1 min read1
Part of a story covered by 4 sourcesGoogle ties K-12 AI access to Search opt-inMerged summary & timeline
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Blocking AI tools also means losing access to Google Search in education products.

Google is updating its education products to make AI tools optional by default, requiring manual enablement by administrators. The policy covers Gemini, Gemini Notebook, Gemini in Classroom, and Google Search together. Opting out of AI means forgoing search as well.

Key facts
  • AI tools default to off
  • Search unavailable without AI
  • Affects Gemini and Classroom products
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1 min read at arstechnica.com

Google will offer schools AI tools that purportedly don't give away the answers.

Ars Technica · AI

By Ryan Whitwam · arstechnica.com

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