Google Introduces New School Controls to Restrict AI Access

Google has announced new controls for schools that allow them to restrict student access to AI technologies, meaning that if schools choose to ban these technologies, they will also lose access to Google Search. This move comes amid increasing demands for stricter limits on screen time and AI technologies in schools, with some educational districts, including New York and Los Angeles, banning generative AI tools. This change marks a reversal from a previous step where Google had enabled AI features by default in Google Classroom, reflecting a response to requests from educators and policymakers for more control.