Google will block Search for students if schools turn off its AI

Google has announced that schools choosing to completely disable artificial intelligence tools for students will also lose access to Google Search, as the company prepares to introduce new AI controls in early 2027. The change comes as schools across the US reconsider how students interact with AI, with educators and parents raising concerns about cheating, misinformation, and the technology's impact on learning. While Google plans to give administrators more control over AI features in its education software, schools that decide to block the technology entirely will face restrictions on one of the most widely used research tools in classrooms.