A new report from the Center for Digital Equity examines how major technology corporations have come to dominate the educational landscape across the United States. The study finds that companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Apple provide free or heavily subsidized hardware, software suites, and cloud services to over 80 % of public schools, often in exchange for data collection agreements and exclusive vendor status. While administrators praise the cost‑saving benefits, critics argue that the reliance on proprietary platforms threatens student privacy, limits curricular flexibility, and creates a de‑facto monopoly over learning tools. The report recommends stricter federal guidelines on data use, increased funding for open‑source alternatives, and greater transparency in contract negotiations.
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