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New York City bans generative AI for students through 8th grade

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels have announced a one-year moratorium on the use of generative artificial intelligence for students in grades 2-K through 8. The policy, set for the 2026-2027 school year, aims to protect students' cognitive development and mental health by prioritizing human connection and teacher interaction over digital tools.

The restriction affects approximately 600,000 students, representing nearly two-thirds of the city's public school population. The ban includes the suspension of AI components in roughly 38 previously authorized educational software programs and a total prohibition of AI companion chatbots across all grade levels. Additionally, the city is implementing new screen time recommendations: a 30-minute daily limit for grades 3-5 and a 45-minute limit for grades 6-8.

While students in these grades face restrictions, high school students will have access to AI under specific, controlled conditions, including mandatory AI literacy courses held twice a year. Teachers are permitted to continue using AI for instructional planning, administrative tasks, and lesson preparation, provided the tools meet district safety standards. Exceptions to the ban will be made for students using assistive technologies for disabilities or for those in specific multilingual and career readiness programs.

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Department of Education · Kamar Samuels · Kathy Hochul · New York City · New York City Department of Education · New York City Public Schools · New York Focus · Pangram · United States · Zohran Mamdani

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