AI Matters
Why it matters
Google will cut Search from school devices that block its AI
The Decoder Schools that turn off Google's AI will lose search too starting in 2027
From 2027 Google will turn off AI in school products by default, but schools that block AI entirely on their devices will also lose access to Google Search.
Why it matters
Schools that want no AI on student devices will also lose Google Search from 2027, affecting classwork and how kids look things up.
Latest brief · Nov 4, 2026