New York City’s public schools are set to impose a temporary restriction on elementary and middle school students using artificial intelligence tools in the coming academic year, according to the mayor’s office. The move follows growing concerns over the potential impact of AI on young learners’ development and academic integrity. Officials have not yet specified which AI applications will be affected or the duration of the ban, leaving educators and parents awaiting further guidance. The decision marks one of the first major policy shifts by the city’s administration regarding AI in K-8 classrooms.
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 ...
