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Google will let schools turn off AI, but they may also lose Search

Google is rolling out new controls for schools to limit students’ access to the company’s AI tools. But if schools opt out of AI altogether, they’ll also lose access to Google Search.
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After Democratic midterm gains, tech figures turn to data centers in space
Elon Musk and other technology figures discussed orbital computing after projected Democratic gains, as data-center opposition featured in some campaigns.
Amazon’s new Echo Dot is on sale, while Echo Show 16 awaits December launch
The Echo Dot adds smart home hub and eero extender functions. The larger Echo Show 16 can be preordered, with The Verge reporting a December 16 launch.
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