From The Boston Globe · · 1m
Markey Demands Google Allow Schools to Disable AI Features
Sen. Markey urges Google to let schools turn off AI tools in search after tech giant blocks student access.
In brief
Sen. Markey urges Google to let schools turn off AI tools in search after tech giant blocks student access. Sen. Markey told Google to permit schools to disable AI features in search, citing concerns over student safety and learning. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Markey Sends Letter to Google
Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., wrote to Google on Monday demanding the tech giant allow schools to disable AI features in search.
Google Blocks Student AI Access
Google stated schools cannot turn off AI features in search because tools like AI Overview and AI Mode are too deeply integrated into the platform.
Markey Cites Safety Concerns
Markey argued Google uses its education tech dominance to push AI chatbots on children without schools approving the technology.
Google's New Student AI Feature
Google introduced Guided Learning, a feature meant to assist students with schoolwork while reducing AI cheating.
What it means
Sen. Markey told Google to permit schools to disable AI features in search, citing concerns over student safety and learning.
