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Internal documents and sources cited by the Wall Street Journal indicate that researchers at Google raised concerns about potential risks of AI tools for children, including possible cognitive and emotional harm. These concerns emerged even as the company expanded its AI products into schools.
The report says worries about dependence on AI tools and declining test scores among students have contributed to a growing backlash against classroom AI use. The documents reportedly reveal internal debate within Google about balancing product rollout with child safety and educational outcomes.
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