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Google's requirement for schools to enable Gemini to use search has drawn criticism from US political figures.

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Google announces that schools using its K-12 educational software must enable AI tools like Gemini, otherwise students will not be able to use Google Search and will see a message indicating that school-provided features are unavailable. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders accuses Google of extortion, while Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal, former FTC Chair Lena Khan, and New York City Mayor Eric Adams also criticize the move for potential monopoly and anti-competitive practices.

Same story — featured version shown《Google plans to shut down Search for schools that restrict AI, prompting criticism from various parties.》

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  1. Hacker News · AI hot posts··First

    Google will stop providing search services to schools that refuse to use AI.

  2. TechCrunch · AI··+1 h 5 min

    Google will allow schools to disable its AI tools, but must give up Google Search

    Adds:TechCrunch mentions K-12 students specifically.

  3. The Verge · AI··+1 h 34 min

    Google completely shuts down search for schools refusing AI features

    Adds:The Verge states administrators cannot close Gemini without also closing search.

  4. Ars Technica · AI··+2 h 29 min

    Google will allow schools to skip AI tools, but must give up search services

    Adds:Ars Technica mentions the decision excludes schools using Google education products from AI tools by default.

  5. ITHome · AI··+7 h 22 min

    Google adjusts K-12 education AI policies: Gemini, Search, and other services disabled by default

  6. The Decoder··+18 h 41 min

    Google mandates that schools must accept AI starting in 2027 to use the search service

  7. TechCrunch · AI··+24 h 52 min

    Google plans to shut down Search for schools that restrict AI, prompting criticism from various parties.

  8. ITHome · AI··+40 h 16 min·Reading now

    Google's requirement for schools to enable Gemini to use search has drawn criticism from US political figures.

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Source: ITHome · AI · ithome.com

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