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

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New York City, USA, has announced that students will be prohibited from using artificial intelligence tools in public schools before high school graduation. This ban aims to ensure educational fairness and prevent the widening of the technology gap. The New York City Board of Education stated that this decision was made after multiple rounds of discussion and evaluation, and limiting the use of AI at this stage is a necessary measure to protect the rights of students.

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T The Guardian Tech en 2026-09-02 23:22

New York City will ban the use of artificial intelligence by students in eighth grade and below in public schools. This ban will take effect next week. This measure is part of a comprehensive review of technology use in schools, aimed at addressing concerns among teachers and parents about “cognitive surrender.” The New York City public school system enrolls approximately 900,000 students annually, and its policy changes are closely monitored across the country. Additionally, the use of laptops or tablets will be prohibited in classrooms starting from the third grade (usually aged nine to ten).