Google Expands AI Study Tools and Implements Opt-Out Policy for K-12 Student Accounts

Google is expanding its 'Guided Learning' features in Google Classroom and piloting homework support within Search. A significant policy change requires K-12 school administrators to explicitly enable access to Gemini and other Google AI products for student accounts, as these tools will now be off by default. Schools that choose to fully opt out of AI will also lose access to Google Search. This move aims to give educators more control over AI use in learning environments.