Google is changing how its search and artificial intelligence (AI) tools work in schools, giving administrators a choice over whether students can use AI features. But the decision comes with a condition: schools that choose to block AI entirely will also lose access to Google Search.
\n\nThe change is expected to take effect in early 2027 and applies to K-12 students. Google says the move is aimed at giving schools and parents more control over how children use AI, according to The New York Times.
\n\nThe decision has raised questions about the choices available to schools that want to restrict AI while continuing to use Google Search.
\n\nGoogle Search access with AI use in schools
\n\nGoogle announced that schools will have to decide whether to allow AI features within their education accounts. Administrators who choose to restrict AI completely will also have to give up access to Google Search.
\n\nChris Phillips, Google's vice president for education, said search and AI are now closely connected within the company's services. He explained that students at schools that block AI will see a message from their school indicating that search is unavailable.
\n\nThe decision is significant because Google has a major presence in…
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