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Google will let schools disable its AI tools, but not without sacrificing Search

Publisher description: Schools choosing to restrict AI altogether will no longer be able to access Google Search, as AI features are now integrated into the search engine.

TechCrunch | Nov 3, 2026 | Aisha Malik

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As a result, Google is revising its approach across Gemini, NotebookLM, Gemini in Classroom, and Google Search. The decision means that schools choosing to restrict AI altogether will no longer be able to access Google Search, as AI features are now integrated into the search engine. However, Google Search and its AI features are now inseparable.

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