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Google criticized by NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani following AI policy change: 'Google is trying to use its monopoly power to force AI into our public schools'

PC Gamer • Tue, 03 Nov 2026

Mamdani and others have called out Google's decision to disable search functionality for schools who opt out of its AI tools.

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Mamdani and others have called out Google's decision to disable search functionality for schools who opt out of its AI tools.

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Mamdani and others have called out Google's decision to disable search functionality for schools who opt out of its AI tools.

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