Google to Completely Disable Google Search in K-12 Schools That Block Its AI Features

Google has updated its education policies, meaning K-12 schools that refuse its AI features will no longer be able to use Google Search as a standalone service. For K-12 student accounts, Gemini apps and Google Search are turned off by default and bundled together, meaning administrators cannot disable AI features while keeping traditional Search enabled. This move stems from Google's deep integration of AI into its search architecture, coming as the company prepares to pilot search-embedded guided learning features in select US schools this month.