New York City’s public schools will 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 policy aims to address concerns over the potential impact of AI on student learning and academic integrity during formative years. Officials have not yet specified how enforcement will be handled or whether exceptions will apply. Parents and educators are likely to debate the move amid growing discussions about AI’s 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 ...