Google: Schools can keep search while skipping Gemini, but AI search is non-negotiable

Google is clarifying its new AI policy for K–12 schools, stating that schools can opt out of using AI products, including Gemini and Search, but must specifically turn on AI products to use search. Schools can choose to disable Gemini apps while leaving search active, or turn off both if they don't want to use AI. Google has not changed its policy, but the company's vagueness in its initial announcement led to confusion and a backlash from educators and parents.