Following backlash against its education updates, Google says schools can choose to enable Gemini, Gemini Notebook, and Search individually (Isabel O'Brien/CNBC)

Google is responding to backlash regarding its education updates by allowing schools to individually enable Gemini, Gemini Notebook, and Search. This move comes as Google faces political criticism over its new policy concerning the use of artificial intelligence in educational settings. Schools now have the flexibility to choose which of these AI-powered tools they wish to implement, addressing concerns raised by the recent updates.