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Google faces backlash for plan that would turn off Search for schools that restrict AI

Google is facing criticism from progressive politicians over a plan to disable Search access for schools that impose restrictions on AI use. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former FTC chair Lina Khan have accused Google of behaving as an unregulated monopoly by leveraging its dominance in educational technology.

Background

Google has been expanding its presence in US schools through platforms like Google Workspace for Education, raising antitrust scrutiny. This comes amid broader debates over AI regulation in educational settings.

Source
TechCrunch
Published
Nov 5, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Score
6.0 / 10