Google to Disable Search for US Schools That Ban AI

Google has announced that AI features will be turned off by default in software used by US K-12 students. If schools choose to disable AI, students will also lose access to Google Search, which is now deeply integrated with AI capabilities. The move comes in response to concerns from educators and parents seeking tighter controls over students' exposure to AI. Given the widespread use of Gmail, Google Classroom, and Chromebooks in American schools, the change will directly affect the daily routines of a vast number of K-12 users.