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 the potential impact of AI on young learners’ development and academic integrity. Officials have not yet specified how long the ban will last or what exceptions, if any, will be made for educational purposes. Parents and educators are being urged to prepare for the policy shift as details on enforcement and alternatives emerge.
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 ...