Google announced Tuesday that K-12 schools nationwide will have to opt in to Google Search, which includes AI features such as AI Overviews and AI Mode. If schools do not agree to use Google with AI features, they won’t be allowed to use the search engine at all. The decision raises questions about Google’s influence over classroom technology, and if schools have a meaningful choice in whether or not to adopt AI tools.
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Google requires K-12 schools to opt in to Google Search with AI features
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