cross-posted from: https://lemdro.id/post/35343011

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