New York City officials have imposed a temporary ban on artificial intelligence tools in schools to curb their use in classrooms, marking one of the first major policy responses to AI’s growing influence in education. The moratorium also introduces stricter limits on student screen time as part of broader efforts to address digital distractions and academic integrity. With AI-assisted homework and essays raising concerns over plagiarism and uneven access, the move aims to reset expectations around technology’s role in learning. Parents and educators are divided over whether the restrictions will help or hinder student development in an increasingly digital world.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels launched a moratorium to combat artificial intelligence use in the classroom, along with a screen time ...
