Google to Default AI Tools Off for K-12 Students, but Search Access Tied to AI Features
Google announced plans to disable AI tools for K-12 students by default starting next year unless school administrators explicitly opt in, affecting Gemini, NotebookLM, Gemini in Classroom, and Google Search. Because AI features are now deeply integrated into Search, schools that choose to disable AI entirely will also lose access to Google Search itself, with students seeing a message indicating it is unavailable. Google VP of education Chris Phillips confirmed the tradeoff to The New York Times, noting the change follows consultations with schools, teachers, researchers, and policymakers. The announcement coincides with the rollout of Guided Learning, an AI tutoring tool designed to build understanding rather than provide direct answers, amid broader concerns about AI undermining learning.
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Google to Default AI Tools Off for K-12 Students, but Search Access Tied to AI Features
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Google announced plans to disable AI tools for K-12 students by default starting next year unless school administrators explicitly opt in, affecting Gemini, NotebookLM, Gemini in Classroom, and Google Search. Because AI features are now deeply integrated into Search, schools that choose to disable AI entirely will also lose access to Google Search itself, with students seeing a message indicating it is unavailable. Google VP of education Chris Phillips confirmed the tradeoff to The New York Times, noting the change follows consultations with schools, teachers, researchers, and policymakers. The announcement coincides with the rollout of Guided Learning, an AI tutoring tool designed to build understanding rather than provide direct answers, amid broader concerns about AI undermining learning.