Monopoly on Rules: Google Launches AI Labs for Schools and Universities

Tech giants don't just create AI; they write the laws for its use. On May 15, 2026, the Google for Education division launched the AI Policy & Guidance Labs project, aimed at schools and universities.

The initiative's goal is to help educational institutions implement safe standards for using artificial intelligence. This move is a direct continuation of the "soft power" policy that Google has been demonstrating in recent weeks (recall the $10M for AI skills in Asia). If you can't avoid regulation, become the one who helps implement it. By shaping policy for the academic environment, Google ensures that future generations of engineers and users will be integrated specifically into their ecosystem (Gemini, Googlebook, Chrome). Control over educational standards is the best long-term venture asset.

Source: Google Blog