Google just revealed the massive scale of its education AI push: Gemini for Education is now integrated into over 1,000 US higher education institutions, reaching more than 10 million students. The tech giant launched more than 150 new features and updates in 2025, with educators in Northern Ireland saving up to 10 hours per week and Mexican teachers completing weekend-long tasks in just 20 minutes using Google's AI tools.
Google is declaring victory in the race to bring AI to classrooms worldwide. The company's year-end report shows Gemini for Education has exploded across higher education, now integrated into over 1,000 US institutions and reaching more than 10 million students - numbers that dwarf competitors like Microsoft's education AI efforts.
The scale becomes clear when you look at what educators are actually doing with these tools. In Northern Ireland, teachers are saving up to 10 hours per week using Google's AI features. Down in Mexico, education leaders shared how Google AI tools helped educators complete tasks in 20 minutes that previously took entire weekends.
"We saw the promise of AI for education become practice," wrote Shantanu Sinha, VP of Google for Education, in the company's year-end review. The timing couldn't be better - while competitors struggle with AI implementation costs and privacy concerns, Google's offering remains "private, secure, and free of charge."
The company launched more than 150 features and updates in 2025, turning what started as experimental AI tools into comprehensive educational platforms. The standout features show how Google's thinking beyond simple chatbot interactions. Guided Learning doesn't just give students quick answers - it builds deep understanding through interactive questioning. NotebookLM now generates flashcards, mind maps, and even video overviews that transform written content into visual explainers.
But it's the integration strategy that reveals Google's bigger play. The company isn't just adding AI features - it's weaving them throughout its existing education ecosystem. Gemini in Classroom lets educators generate quizzes and differentiated activities directly within their workflow. The new Class tools for managed Chromebooks give teachers real-time control over student devices, switching between explore, focus, and locked modes.
The hardware push runs parallel to the software expansion. Google's expanded Chromebook Plus portfolio now includes devices with built-in AI features like Quick Insert for on-device image generation and Text capture for extracting information from screens. The new device features a MediaTek Kompanio Ultra NPU specifically for AI workflows.