On the one hand, I applaud improving access to devices for kids—on the other, we have seen this play out before:

🚫 Chromebooks are *still* nearly useless for kids when they’re offline

🛜 Internet access is over-reported due to social stigma when self reporting, and “a kid can walk to a coffee shop” often counting as broadband access

🔒 Ecosystem lock-in means Google gatekeeps what “real apps” can be easily used

💀 In three years, these devices will likely be unsupported

https://9to5google.com/2023/08/04/google-chromebook-mongolia/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon