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Explained: Students using Google search in classroom accounts will need access to AI tools, the company says

Compiled Nov 3

Google will cut off search access for students at schools that reject AI · Photo: The Associated Press

Students using Google software in school will not be allowed to use Google search unless their school system also provides them access to AI tools, per Google's Tuesday announcement.

Gemini: Google's AI chatbot product that can be enabled for student accounts.
Google Classroom: Google's education technology platform used by schools worldwide.
K-12: Refers to the range of education from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Generative AI: AI technology capable of producing text or other content, referenced as the type of tool NYC and LA have temporarily banned.
Chromebook: A laptop computer running Google's software, commonly provided to students by schools.

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