Google Will Cut Off Search Access For Students At Schools That Reject AI Tools

Google said Tuesday that students using its classroom software will lose access to Google Search unless their school system also opts in to the company's artificial intelligence tools. The Mountain View, California, company has faced pushback from educators, child development experts and parents over classroom AI use. The policy ties a core Google service to acceptance of its AI offerings for schools.

AP – Students using Google software in the classroom will not be allowed to access the company’s search engine unless their school system also opts in to artificial intelligence tools, the tech giant said Tuesday. The Mountain View, California, company has been facing pushback from educators, child development experts and parents over the use of …