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Chicago schools to Google – we'd rather lose Search than be forced to accept AI

What happened

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has decided to avoid using Google’s AI services by opting for a different search solution, after Google threatened to remove its search engine if schools did not accept AI. Google’s education VP Chris Phillips said schools would lose search access if they refused AI, citing deep integration of Search and AI. CPS said it is exploring other search options and will suppress AI overviews if necessary. Protesters, including parents and students, demonstrated outside Google’s Chicago office, voicing opposition to the AI push.

Why it matters

The move shows schools are willing to sacrifice a major search tool to avoid AI, highlighting tensions over AI integration in education. It may affect how students access information and how schools choose technology partners.

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Incremental. The decision reflects a policy shift rather than a new technology breakthrough.

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What to watchWatch for Google’s response and whether other districts follow CPS’s lead.

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