New York City will prohibit students from using AI tools in public schools until they reach high school, a move aimed at addressing concerns about academic integrity, equity, and the digital divide. The policy, announced by the city’s education department, will ban AI‑driven applications such as ChatGPT and similar platforms in elementary and middle schools, while allowing limited, supervised use in high‑school settings. Advocates argue the ban will help prevent cheating and ensure that all students have equal access to learning resources, but critics warn it could stifle innovation and leave teachers without useful teaching aids. The decision follows growing scrutiny of AI’s impact on education and reflects a broader debate over how best to integrate emerging technologies into classrooms.
New York City to ban student AI use in public schools until high school The Guardian
