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 new academic year, according to the mayor’s office. The policy aims to address concerns over AI’s impact on learning and academic integrity during critical developmental stages. 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 technology’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 ...