Markey presses Google to let schools use search without AIGoogle’s Search policy leaves schools facing an AI ultimatumSchools need control over AI, not a forced choice on Search
On November 9, Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts asked Google to allow schools to switch off AI functions in Search while retaining access to its search engine. He also sought information about the tools’ safety and learning effects.On November 9, Sen. Ed Markey challenged Google’s policy linking schools’ access to Search with AI features, arguing that the company is using its position in education technology to pressure schools.On November 9, Sen. Ed Markey asked Google to let schools opt out of Search AI without losing Search, raising a question of who should decide how students use the tools.