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Google walks back its school AI policy after political backlash

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Google clarified that its new education initiative gives schools "more choice, not less", after a New York Times report said schools that banned AI would leave students without access to Search. Under the plan, expected early next year, Gemini, Gemini Notebook and Search will be off by default for K-12 student accounts, and each school may turn on one, two or all three services. The company also announced changes to Search for schools, with pilots in U.S. schools.

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  • Google clarifies schools can enable Gemini, Gemini Notebook and Search separately, after criticism of its education AI policy
  • The plan, expected early next year, leaves all three services off by default for K-12 student accounts
  • New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani accused Google of using its monopoly power to force AI into public schools
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