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A Google internal document reveals that Chromebooks train children in schools to turn them into loyal customers
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Internal Google documents, revealed in a recent child safety lawsuit, show the company viewed Chromebooks and its education tools as a way to onboard kids early creating "brand trust and loyalty over their lifetime."
A 2020 presentation described schools as a pipeline for future users.
Google says the documents mischaracterize its work, which prioritizes helping students and teachers with strong privacy safeguards in school accounts.
Sources: https://www.theverge.com/news/867138/google-chromebook-education-expansion-court-filings
There was absolutely no need to slap an AI slop photo on this
Google stole this playbook from Apple anyhow. It was no coincidence that Apple ][ was popular in education. They were open about this. It continued into the Mac era as well