Artificial intelligence banned in New York City schools
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a broad ban on the use of generative artificial intelligence in schools for the new academic year.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that a ban on the use of generative artificial intelligence in schools across the city has been implemented starting with the new academic year. This decision covers students from the 3-K preschool program up to the eighth grade, while including certain pilot program exemptions and screen time limits for high schools.
Scope and details of the ban
Ahead of classes starting next week in New York City, the decision affecting 600,000 children will apply to students from the 3-K childcare program through the eighth grade. Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated that this implementation is the most comprehensive ban in the country.
Exceptions and pilot programs
For high school students, certain exemptions will be granted under five limited pilot programs, and specified maximum screen time limits will be enforced. Additionally, exceptions will be made for students with disabilities, English language learners, and children in career-readiness programs such as computer science.
Screen time and educational modules
Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels announced that students up to the second grade will not take classes requiring electronic devices. High school students, on the other hand, will be required to complete 45-minute artificial intelligence literacy educational modules twice a year to prevent over-reliance on artificial intelligence.