New York City to Ban AI Use by Public School Students Through Eighth Grade

New York City will ban students from using artificial intelligence in public schools through eighth grade, with the prohibition set to be announced Wednesday and take effect next week, according to reports.

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New York City to ban AI in public schools

New York City will ban the use of artificial intelligence for pupils in public schools through eighth grade, a source close to the matter told AFP on Wednesday, confirming US media reports.

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New York City to ban student AI use in public schools until high school

Teachers and parents have warned against AI use in schools over concerns of ‘cognitive surrender’ New York City will ban students’ use of artificial intelligence in public schools through eighth grade, typically age 13 or 14. The prohibition is scheduled to be announced on Wednesday and will go into effect next week. The change is part of a sweeping overhaul of the use of technology in the US’s largest school distri…

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