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Google to disable Search in schools that opt out of AI

Google will now disable its search engine entirely for schools that choose to opt out of its new AI features. (reported by The New York Times)

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Google will now disable its search engine entirely for schools that choose to opt out of its new AI features. (reported by The New York Times)

Google announced a major change for schools. If a school district decides not to use Google's new AI tools, students and teachers there will no longer be able to use Google Search at all.

They will see a notice that Search is unavailable.

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