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Google says Gemini and Search will be off by default for K-12 school accounts

After backlash over its education updates, Google clarified that Gemini, Gemini Notebook, and Search will be off by default for K-12 accounts, letting schools enable each feature individually.

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  1. 2026-11-04 01:18 · Mint AI
    Schools are in control, Gemini and Search off by default: Google says amid controversy over Artificial Intelligence
  2. 2026-11-04 01:10 · Techmeme
    Following backlash against its education updates, Google says schools can choose to enable Gemini, Gemini Notebook, and Search individually
  3. 2026-11-04 00:00 · Techmeme
    We want to clarify what we announced today about our education services. Today's announcements give schools more choice, not less. Here's what we announced: - Gemini, Gemini Notebook, and Search will be OFF 🔴 by default. This is based on K-12 schools asking for more control over student use of AI.…

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