ORLANDO, Fla. — Educators are facing growing pushback over the use of artificial intelligence in classrooms as tech companies adjust their tools for educational settings.
Google is allowing schools to disable its AI features while maintaining standard search functionality.
The policy option comes amid concerns over the impact of artificial intelligence on student performance.
A study by researchers at the University of California, Irvine found that students who used AI for writing and research scored 20% lower in science than those who did not use the technology.
School districts across Central Florida are implementing different rules regarding artificial intelligence in instruction.
Orange County Public Schools requires students to obtain approval from a teacher before using AI on any assignments.
Meanwhile, Seminole County has authorized specific artificial intelligence platforms for student use.
The district has approved tools including Google’s Gemini and Microsoft Copilot Chat for students.
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