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  1. Worth knowing Wired

    Google Is Forcing AI Overviews in Classrooms. Schools Are Searching for a Way Out

    Google's refusal to separate AI summaries from traditional search highlights how deeply tech giants are bundling generative AI into core infrastructure, forcing institutions like schools to either adapt to AI-first interfaces or abandon legacy tools.

    Google announced that it will not allow schools to disable AI Overviews and AI Mode in its search engine, requiring administrators to block Google Search entirely to prevent students from seeing AI-generated summaries. The decision has drawn backlash from educators and parents concerned about foundational learning and accuracy, prompting districts to seek technical workarounds or alternative search engines.

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  2. Worth knowing The Verge

    Google hasn’t figured out how to make AI pay like its search engine

    It highlights the ongoing financial challenge tech giants face in monetizing AI features enough to justify massive capital expenditures on AI infrastructure.

    Alphabet's third-quarter earnings showed Google Search revenue growth slowing to 12 percent and paid click growth dropping to 8 percent, even as search queries rose at their fastest rate in five years. Following the report, Alphabet shares fell about 14 percent amid investor concern over the company's plans to spend roughly $200 billion on AI-focused infrastructure this year.

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