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Google responds to political backlash over removing search from schools that ban AI

Wednesday, November 4, 2026


Google said it will restore search functionality at schools that have disabled artificial intelligence, provided those schools enable the company's AI Overviews feature. The company's statement followed complaints from elected officials about the search restriction. Google did not specify which officials raised concerns or provide details on the timeline for restoring access.

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