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Google will let schools disable its AI tools, but not without sacrificing Search
Source: TechCrunch · Published
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.
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.
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