Mamdani announces one-year ban on AI use in NYC public schools
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Wednesday a one-year moratorium on student-facing generative artificial intelligence tools for public-school students from 2-K through eighth grade, as part of a new citywide policy governing AI use in schools.The policy, which the mayor announced at the Brooklyn STEAM Center, will allow high school students limited use of AI through five approved pilot programs under direct teacher supervision. The policy affects roughly 600,000 students and will apply during the 2026-27 school year.“Children need their teachers and human connection in order to learn and in order to grow,” Mamdani said. “They need to develop skills alongside their peers, build relationships with their teachers, and wrestle with tough problems on their own.”“I have yet to see a study showing that AI is beneficial for students in elementary and middle school, with the exception, of course, of research sponsored by the very corporations that stand…
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a one-year moratorium on student-facing generative artificial intelligence tools for public-school students from 2-K through eighth grade, effective for the 2026-27 school year. The policy, affecting approximately 600,000 students, allows limited AI use for high school students through five approved pilot programs under direct teacher supervision, excluding chatbots like ChatGPT. Mayor Mamdani stated, "Children need their teachers and human connection in order to learn and in order to grow," emphasizing the lack of studies showing AI's benefits for younger students. New York City Public Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels added, "I don't want technology to do our students’ thinking for them." The policy includes exceptions for assistive technologies and language access, and teachers can use AI for instructional planning but not for grading or student placement decisions. The city will evaluate the policy and gather feedback to inform future AI approaches in schools.
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