New York City to ban generative AI until high school
New York City Public Schools, the largest school system in the country, has banned student-facing generative artificial intelligence tools in classrooms through eighth grade for this school year, adopting one of the most aggressive AI policies in the nation.
TL;DR
- New York City Public Schools has banned generative AI tools for students up to eighth grade.
- The ban is part of an effort to promote critical thinking and peer learning.
- The city is also recommending screen-time limits for younger students.
- AI components will be disabled in over 38 technology platforms, or the platforms will be removed if AI cannot be disabled.
- Older students will pilot vetted educational AI programs and participate in AI literacy modules focusing on bias, risks, and ethics.