Google announced Tuesday morning that it would switch off AI products by default for students in schools that use the technology giant’s education software. But those schools that forgo its AI services would also be cut off from Google Search.

The move comes after mounting criticism from advocacy groups and senators about the spread of Google’s AI services available in classrooms. Until Tuesday, its AI products — branded under the Gemini moniker — were automatically activated for schools using Google Classroom.

Google said Tuesday’s move would also cut off students’ access to Google Search if schools do not enable Gemini, given AI’s growing integration into the company’s search products.

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[–] 2 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Exactly... that's why I think this commentary "I vote with my wallet" is tiresome. I think we are long past that as something that can be weaponized against corps who are basically as powerful as the government now.

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  • While yes, in a "vote with your wallet" competition, corpos have more money than people, but people can still and absolutely should boycott whatever they can.

    People should always strive to at least try. You don't need to be the perfect, wokest soldier every day, but making an effort to find alternatives and educate yourself and others is always worth it.

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