New York City officials have imposed a temporary ban on artificial intelligence tools in schools to curb their use in classrooms, while also introducing stricter limits on student screen time. The move aims to address growing concerns over AI’s impact on academic integrity and learning habits among students. Educators and parents have raised alarms about the potential for AI to facilitate cheating and reduce critical thinking skills. The policy will now require schools to develop guidelines for monitoring and restricting AI-assisted assignments.
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 ...
