Google will disable its AI tools for students by default

Google will disable its AI tools by default for students, responding to criticism from parents and schools. The changes will apply globally, starting in the U.S., and include disabling the Gemini AI assistant and related features unless activated by school administrators. This decision means schools that prohibit AI will also restrict access to Google's search engine, as AI functions are integrated. Critics, including New York City officials, accuse Google of monopolistic practices. The company emphasizes that these changes provide schools with more choices amid concerns about AI's impact on education.