Google offers weak response to accusations it would hold Search hostage if schools restrict AI tools

Google offers weak response to accusations it would hold Search hostage if schools restrict AI tools

Google LLC just faced a barrage of criticism after the company warned that if schools restricted their students from using its artificial intelligence tools, the same students wouldn’t be able to use Search.

The fallout came after the company announced a slew of new products for classrooms. Teachers and schools were told that the new AI tools would come with features that will allow…