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Google to disable Search for schools opting out of AI

Outlets agree that Google is allowing schools to restrict AI tools, but fully opting out will result in losing access to Google Search.

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At a glance

  • Google is giving schools options to restrict artificial intelligence features on student accounts.123
  • Schools that completely turn off AI tools will lose student access to Google Search.123

Google will disable Google Search for K-12 student accounts at schools that choose to completely opt out of its artificial intelligence features.123

The tech company is offering schools updated controls to limit artificial intelligence tools for students.123

However, selecting a total ban on AI functionality will result in search access being turned off completely for student accounts.123

Where sources agree

  • Schools fully blocking AI will lose Google Search access3 of 3
  • Google is letting schools restrict student access to AI3 of 3

Who covered this

3 National

Sources

  1. 1The VergeGoogle is entirely disabling Search in schools that don't want AI ↗
  2. 2The New York TimesGoogle Will Turn Off Search for Schools That Reject A.I. ↗
  3. 3TechCrunchGoogle will let schools disable its AI tools, but not without sacrificing Search ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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