New York City to ban student AI use in public schools until high school
Summary
New York City will ban the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by students in public schools up to eighth grade. AI use will be allowed only in high school for specific purposes, such as learning about the technology, while some AI tools like psychological chatbots will remain banned.Key Facts
- The AI ban applies to students in grades K-8, usually ages 5 to 13 or 14.
- The rule starts next week and is part of a big change in the city’s school technology policies.
- Students in grades 1-3 will not use laptops or tablets in class.
- Teachers can use AI to help prepare lessons or write messages but cannot have AI grade students’ work.
- AI chatbots offering mental health support will be banned in schools.
- Screen time is recommended to be limited to 30 minutes for elementary students and 45 minutes for middle schoolers.
- The city will form a taskforce with teachers, officials, and experts to review AI policy and provide guidance by April.
- Earlier attempts to allow some AI use in schools faced criticism, leading to stricter rules now.
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