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Google criticized for requiring schools to adopt its AI to access search engine

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Google has told schools they cannot access its search engine without also taking its AI tools, even where schools have banned AI use. Columnist Jacob Aron argues the company should not dictate education policy.

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  1. 2026-11-05 16:46 · New Scientist AI
    Google shouldn’t be pressuring schools to use its AI
  2. 2026-11-05 16:46 · New Scientist Technology
    Google shouldn’t be pressuring schools to use its AI

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