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Google lets schools turn off Gemini, but not the AI in search
Google lets schools disable Gemini while search AI remains active, highlighting control limits.
Context
What happened: Alphabet is allowing schools to disable Gemini, but the AI features in Search cannot be turned off, according to Japan Times. The company faces growing resistance to AI from parents and school districts.
Why it matters: The pushback matters because Chromebooks are the most widely used laptops in U.S. classrooms, giving Alphabet a large presence in schools where parents and districts are voicing objections to AI.
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What changed
Alphabet is allowing schools to disable Gemini, but the AI features in Search cannot be turned off, according to Japan Times. The company faces growing resistance to AI from parents and school districts.
Why it matters
The pushback matters because Chromebooks are the most widely used laptops in U.S. classrooms, giving Alphabet a large presence in schools where parents and districts are voicing objections to AI.
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Nov 04, 2026 01:26 AM ET