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Google to disable AI tools for K-12 students by default, requiring schools to opt-in.

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03 Nov 2026, 18:30 WIB
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Google to disable AI tools for K-12 students by default, requiring schools to opt-in.

Google announced it will disable AI tools for K-12 students next year unless school administrators explicitly enable them. This change affects Google Search and AI-powered tools like Gemini and NotebookLM, which are now deeply integrated. Schools that restrict AI will lose access to Google Search, raising concerns as many still want students to use search for research without AI assistance. Google plans to provide schools with detailed guidance before the rollout and introduced Guided Learning, an AI tutor tool aimed at deeper understanding rather than direct answers.

As Google adjusts its AI tools policy for schools, Alphabet Inc Class A shares show steady investor interest. On Pluang, GOOGL trades at USD 279.35 with a slight 0.13% gain as of Nov 03, 2026 23:41 WIB. The stock's market cap stands at $3.42 trillion, and buyers dominate order activity with 73% of transactions favoring purchases, reflecting ongoing confidence despite the sector's evolving challenges.

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