5 Ways Google is Helping Students and Educators Use AI Responsibly

In recognition of National AI Literacy Day, Google has announced new initiatives to help students, educators, and parents harness the power of AI safely and effectively. From new training courses to supervised access for younger users, these efforts aim to foster responsible AI use in education. Here are five key updates from Google’s latest education-focused AI initiatives:

Google has introduced two new courses for K-12 and higher education teachers, designed to help them integrate AI tools into their classrooms. These courses build on existing resources like:

• The Generative AI for Educators course (developed with MIT RAISE)
• The updated Guardian’s Guide to AI
• The Experience AI program for students and teachers

“These resources help educators save time, create engaging lessons, and inspire new ideas.” — Jennie Magiera, Global Head of Education Impact, Google for Education

To help students use AI responsibly, Google has released:

• A lesson plan for teachers, based on Google’s five essentials for AI
• A family conversation guide to help parents explore AI with their kids

These complement existing programs like Be Internet Awesome and the Online Safety Roadshow, which have already helped millions of children navigate the digital world safely.

Soon, Gemini (Google’s AI assistant) will be available to younger users under parental supervision. Key features include:

• Parents can manage access via the Family Link app
• Schools can control Gemini access through the Google Admin console

“With the right guardrails, AI can be a valuable tool for learning and creativity.” — Google Education Team

Google is also helping users identify AI-generated media. A new YouTube video explains how to recognize labels that indicate when content has been altered or synthetically generated using AI.

Google.org has donated 1 million to MITRAISE to support AI learning initiatives. This builds on previous investments, bringing Google’s total AI literacy funding to over 40 million. “Our goal is to create a future where AI helps everyone learn, grow, and thrive.” — Google.org

As AI becomes more integrated into education, Google’s latest efforts aim to ensure students and educators can use these tools safely, ethically, and effectively. From classroom training to parental controls, these updates highlight the growing importance of AI literacy in today’s digital world.