- Google extends Gemini AI -Access to students under 18, but with protective measures
- Includes AI-Reading Tools Tools, Facts Control and Stressing Content Modeling
- Nevertheless, it raises new questions about AIS long -term role in global education systems
When calculators first entered the classrooms, many were concerned that they would weaken student math skills. The arrival of the internet and smartphones brought similar fears of plagiarism and distraction – and now AI tools are taking their turns in the limelight.
With the roll -out of Google’s Gemini app for all Google Workspace for Education users, including students under the age of 18, the old concerns resume in a new form.
Gemini promises to help with everything from lesson planning to real -time feedback, but its expansion also raises tough questions about AI’s long -term role in education and how it can reshape learning itself.
Stricter content policies
Google says the goal is to support creativity, learning and responsible AI use as Gemini includes Learnlm, a family of AI models set for education and developed with input from teaching experts.
These models are built to handle tasks such as helping students brainstorm ideas, control their understanding, or generate practice materials.
For students under the age of 18, Gemini has stricter content policies and AI skills approved by groups such as Connectsafely and Family Online Safety Institute.
First-time users are controlled through onboarding content explaining how to use AI responsibly.
To reduce the risk of incorrect information, Gemini includes a fact control function. When a student asks a fact-based question, the tool runs a double control answer using Google search.
This happens automatically the first time and can be triggered later by the student if needed.
Privacy and security have been stressed by Google in the rollout and says Gemini for education follows the same data protection conditions as the rest of the work area for education.
In short, this means that student data is not used to train AI models or reviewed by people.
The app is also in line with the rules of education and privacy such as Ferpa, Coppa, HIPAA and Fedramp.
That said, some teachers and parents remain uncertain about how AI will affect students’ commitment and thinking, and is something we have covered much earlier.
Google Gemini may save time and increase productivity, but big questions are still about whether students could rely on it too strong or whether it can move how learning is assessed.
