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Google's Omni 1.2 Flash creates AI videos up to 15 seconds at 30% lower generation prices. See what changes for businesses and developers.
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Google a annoncé mardi que Gemini, Gemini Notebook et même son moteur de recherche seront désactivés par défaut sur les comptes des élèves américains, de la maternelle au lycée, tant que les administrateurs scolaires ne les auront pas activés eux-mêmes. Les nouveaux réglages arriveront dans les prochains mois, pour une bascule prévue début 2027.
Présenté comme ça, le geste ressemble à une concession faite aux enseignants. Le détail qui fâche est sorti dans le New York Times, où Chris Phillips, l
Google a annoncé mardi que Gemini, Gemini Notebook et même son moteur de recherche seront désactivés par défaut sur les comptes des élèves américains, de la maternelle au lycée, tant que les administrateurs scolaires ne les auront pas activés eux-mêmes. Les nouveaux réglages arriveront dans les prochains mois, pour une bascule prévue début 2027.
Présenté comme ça, le geste ressemble à une concession faite aux enseignants. Le détail qui fâche est sorti dans le New York Times, où Chris Phillips, le responsable de l'éducation chez Google, a confirmé qu'une école qui refuse l'IA perdra du coup l'accès à Search, parce que la recherche et l'IA sont maintenant profondément intégrées, selon ses propres mots. Les élèves verront simplement un message leur expliquant que le service n'est pas disponible.
Devant les critiques, Google a publié le soir même une mise au point sur X pour assurer que l'annonce donne aux écoles plus de choix, pas moins, et que chaque service peut être activé individuellement, un, deux ou les trois.
Sauf que cette réponse esquive le vrai sujet. Activer la recherche revient à accepter les résumés d'IA affichés en haut des résultats, puisque Google ne propose aucune version du moteur qui en serait débarrassée. La configuration que réclament beaucoup de profs, garder la recherche pour apprendre aux élèves à trouver des sources tout en bloquant les réponses toutes faites, n'existe tout simplement pas au catalogue.
Google sait pourtant ce que coûte la méthode forte. En août, des fonctions d'IA activées d'office dans Classroom avaient mis les enseignants américains en colère, et la firme avait fait machine arrière.
Les Chromebooks et les outils Google équipent une part énorme des écoles américaines, et un district scolaire ne remplace pas son moteur de recherche du jour au lendemain.
Pour les établissements qui diront oui, Google met en avant Guided Learning, un tuteur qui décompose les exercices étape par étape au lieu de donner la réponse, histoire de limiter la triche. Les enseignants pourront même consulter les transcriptions des conversations entre les élèves et le chatbot.
Le calendrier est quand même osé. New York et Los Angeles ont voté en septembre un moratoire d'un an sur l'IA générative dans leurs écoles publiques, et l'État de New York interdit depuis la semaine dernière certaines fonctions de chatbot aux mineurs.
Google's new school AI controls could affect student Search access. Here's what administrators need to know about Gemini, Guided Learning, and the 2027 rollout.
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Google's new school AI controls could affect student Search access. Here's what administrators need to know about Gemini, Guided Learning, and the 2027 rollout.
Google Meet lets admins display custom policy notices before calls. Learn how to configure them and what IT teams should check for consent and sharing.
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Google Meet lets admins display custom policy notices before calls. Learn how to configure them and what IT teams should check for consent and sharing.
An EU court adviser outlines when Google Gemini’s reuse of news could infringe publishers’ rights and what businesses using web-connected AI should check.
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An EU court adviser outlines when Google Gemini’s reuse of news could infringe publishers’ rights and what businesses using web-connected AI should check.
Samsung's Gemini-powered AI glasses could launch in the US and South Korea in December. Here's what reports reveal about features, pricing, and availability.
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Samsung's Gemini-powered AI glasses could launch in the US and South Korea in December. Here's what reports reveal about features, pricing, and availability.
Google’s Genie 4 adds native audio and real-time world editing. Learn about access, US pricing, and the limits teams should assess before running a pilot.
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Google’s Genie 4 adds native audio and real-time world editing. Learn about access, US pricing, and the limits teams should assess before running a pilot.
Siri AI and Google Gemini both offer conversational AI, personal context, and app automation, but they work differently across devices. Compare their features, privacy controls, and everyday usefulness to decide which assistant suits you best.
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Siri AI and Google Gemini both offer conversational AI, personal context, and app automation, but they work differently across devices. Compare their features, privacy controls, and everyday usefulness to decide which assistant suits you best.
Clearafi compares answers from multiple AI models and scores their agreement before you rely on the result.
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Four Google DeepMind AI agents defeated Minecraft's Ender Dragon after 27 hours and 605 deaths, revealing both the promise and limitations of autonomous AI.
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Four Google DeepMind AI agents defeated Minecraft's Ender Dragon after 27 hours and 605 deaths, revealing both the promise and limitations of autonomous AI.
Gmail AI Inbox is expanding to paid Google Workspace accounts. Learn what IT admins can control, how rollout works, and what users should verify.
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Get the key details on Google Fitbit Edge, including health tracking, Gemini coaching, battery life, US pricing, compatibility, and which version to buy.
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Get the key details on Google Fitbit Edge, including health tracking, Gemini coaching, battery life, US pricing, compatibility, and which version to buy.
Gemini 4 Argon is now available to more users, but not for free. Here's who qualifies, how to try it, and what access costs.
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Google's $180 Fitbit Edge replaces the Charge 6 with a larger screen, more workout modes, and a replaceable battery, but drops NFC. Is it worth upgrading?
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Google's $180 Fitbit Edge replaces the Charge 6 with a larger screen, more workout modes, and a replaceable battery, but drops NFC. Is it worth upgrading?
Gemini Auto Browse can complete multi-step tasks in Chrome, but access is restricted. Learn how to enable it, what it can do, and how to manage permissions and limits.
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Gemini Auto Browse can complete multi-step tasks in Chrome, but access is restricted. Learn how to enable it, what it can do, and how to manage permissions and limits.
Google has finally brought its Gemini desktop app to Windows, giving Windows 10 and Windows 11 users a much faster way to access Google’s AI without opening a browser first. The new desktop app can be summoned instantly using Alt + Space, putting Gemini over whatever you’re currently doing. Google already offers similar quick-access functionality […]
Google has finally brought its Gemini desktop app to Windows, giving Windows 10 and Windows 11 users a much faster way to access Google’s AI without opening a browser first. The new desktop app can be summoned instantly using Alt + Space, putting Gemini over whatever you’re currently doing. Google already offers similar quick-access functionality […]