AI-powered youth education has come to Boston. Teachers aren't happy.

California state Senator Josh Becker and education advocates are questioning Google over reports that the company threatened to restrict access to its educational software for schools that ban AI tools. The dispute centers on whether Google is leveraging its dominant position in classroom technology to bypass local policies regarding artificial intelligence. This conflict highlights growing concerns about the influence tech companies hold over public education decisions as districts struggle to balance digital integration with student privacy and safety.