New York City Public Schools banning AI use through middle school this year

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 New York City Public Schools banning AI use through middle school this year

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Students in the nation's largest school district return to classrooms next week.

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  • • NYC Public Schools is banning generative AI for students from pre-K through 8th grade.

  • • The moratorium includes a ban on AI chatbots designed for emotional or mental support.

  • • Teachers face restrictions on using AI for student-facing functions like grading.
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The district is implementing this ban while studying the long-term effects of the technology. This follows a 2026 framework that categorized AI use into green, yellow, and red zones.

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