Technological dictatorship? Google's dramatic threat to the education system

Google threatens to block access to its search engine in US schools that refuse to integrate artificial intelligence tools. The move has sparked widespread protest from parents and educators who see it as commercial coercion. Google clarifies that the tools will be off by default and administrators will have full control.

Tech giant Google has sparked a storm after it was reported that US educational institutions that refuse to integrate artificial intelligence tools will be blocked from the company's search engine. According to a report in the New York Times, schools that choose to block AI will lose access to Google Search. Google offers two options for student accounts starting in 2027: regular search with AI summaries, or an educational version called Guided Learning designed to guide students without providing ready-made answers. The move has sparked protest from parents and educators who claim commercial coercion. On the other hand, Google clarifies that the tools will be off by default and administrators will have full control. The article quotes sharp criticism from education researchers and digital rights organizations who see it as a cynical exploitation of students' dependence on Google systems.