Google School Accounts Have Gemini and Search Disabled by Default
Google has introduced new AI settings for schools: K-12 student accounts will have AI features like Gemini and Google Search disabled by default, requiring manual activation by administrators. Due to the deep integration between search and AI, turning off AI effectively disables search. By early 2027, schools will face only two options: enable the full feature set with AI overviews, or replace it with Guided Learning; otherwise, students will lose access to search. This feature is being piloted…
Google has introduced a new AI configuration for schools: K-12 student accounts will have AI features like Gemini and Google Search disabled by default, requiring administrators to manually enable them. Because search and AI are deeply integrated, turning off AI effectively means turning off search.
By early 2027, schools will have only two options: enable the full feature set with AI overviews, or replace it with Guided Learning; otherwise, students will not be able to use search. This feature is being piloted in some U.S. schools starting this month.
Source: 9To5Google