Google disables AI features by default for student accounts
The technology company has changed its default settings to restrict artificial intelligence access for school-age users.
At a glance
- Google has disabled AI features by default for student accounts
- Users can still activate AI tools if they choose to do so
- The change applies to schoolchildren using the platform
Google has adjusted its default settings to disable artificial intelligence features for student accounts. The change affects schoolchildren using the platform, with AI tools now turned off unless explicitly activated.
The move reflects growing attention to how AI systems are deployed in educational settings and their impact on younger users.
Why it matters
Schools and parents have increasingly scrutinised how artificial intelligence is integrated into educational technology and its effects on student learning and development.
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