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Testing Google's AI search for schoolwork

Starting early next year, Google accounts issued by K-12 schools will have Gemini, Gemini Notebook, Gemini in Classroom and Google Search switched off unless an administrator turns each one on. Because AI summaries and chat are now built into Google Search, a school that rejects AI also gives up student search. Google's education vice president, Chris Phillips, put it plainly: "Search and AI are deeply integrated."

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