Bull and Schwarz Digits sign preliminary pact for European AI services
The proposed services would operate entirely under European jurisdiction, with STACKIT providing access and Bull responsible for manufacturing.
Google’s planned school AI controls would also cut off Search
Google plans to make AI access opt-in for K-12 students in 2027, but schools blocking AI entirely would also lose its search engine.
Schools would have to switch on Google’s AI tools explicitly for K-12 students under changes the company announced on November 3, 2026. Google plans to leave those tools disabled by default in 2027, with an all-out AI restriction also preventing students from using Google Search.
Google’s vice president for education, Chris Phillips, said in an interview that AI and Search are closely integrated. Students whose schools block AI entirely would instead receive a message from their school explaining that search is unavailable, he said.
The company said consultations with teachers, schools, researchers and policymakers prompted the revised approach. The changes span Google Search, NotebookLM, Gemini and Gemini in Classroom.
In a blog post, Phillips said schools would receive additional details before implementation, allowing them time to prepare.
Alongside the planned controls, Google announced that Guided Learning was launching in schools. Introduced earlier in 2026, the tool is intended to help users develop deeper understanding rather than simply receive answers.