# Google says schools can enable Search and Gemini services separately

_Published Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 8:07 PM EST · Policy, AI · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

Google says schools can individually enable Gemini, Gemini Notebook and Search under its education updates, with all three services off by default. The company issued the clarification after announcing the changes, saying the defaults respond to K-12 schools seeking more control over students' AI use.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/261103/p41#a261103p41)

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