New York City’s public schools are set to impose a temporary restriction on elementary and middle school students using artificial intelligence tools for the upcoming academic year, according to the mayor’s office. The move follows growing concerns over AI’s impact on learning, particularly in younger grades where foundational skills like writing and critical thinking are prioritized. Officials have not yet specified whether the ban will apply to all AI applications or target specific uses, leaving educators and parents awaiting further clarification. The decision marks one of the first major policy shifts by a large urban school system in response to AI’s expanding role in education.
New York City’s public schools will temporarily ban students in elementary and middle schools from using artificial intelligence tools in the upcoming school year, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced ...
