Google faces backlash over school AI controls after disabling Gemini by default

Google has been criticised after Gemini and Search were switched off by default on K-12 student accounts.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said no corporation should have the power to dictate how children are taught.
Google said the change followed requests from schools and teachers for more control over student AI use.
As Google Search now includes built-in AI features, schools that want to avoid AI must keep Search turned off as well.

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