Senator Markey Asks Google to Let Schools Disable AI Search Tools
· Technology · New York Times, CBS News
Senator Edward J. Markey of Massachusetts urged Google to give schools the ability to disable artificial intelligence features within its search engine. The request follows Google's decision to keep its AI tools active for student users across educational accounts. The senator raised concerns regarding the integration of generative AI into tools used by minors in academic settings. Google has not yet announced any policy change allowing educational institutions to turn off the features.
Why it matters
The request highlights growing regulatory pressure on technology companies over the deployment of generative AI tools in classrooms and among minors.
Read the original report — New York Times
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