Google faces criticism over plan to disable Search for schools restricting AI

Google has drawn backlash over a plan that would switch off its Search service for schools that limit the use of AI. Critics include New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former FTC chair Lina Khan, who both on the political left accused the company of operating as an unregulated monopoly. The article text provided is brief, so further details on the plan's timing and scope are not included here. The reaction reflects broader concerns about the power a dominant tech company holds over educational institutions.