
New York City schools ban AI for students from pre-K to Grade 8
New York City Public Schools is set to introduce a sweeping ban on student-facing artificial intelligence tools for pupils from 2-K through eighth grade during the 2026-2027 academic year.
New guidelines from the school district are expected to be announced as the new academic year begins, with the restrictions covering students from pre-school through middle school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city would impose a moratorium on generative AI for the affected students while officials assess the technology’s impact.
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