# New York AI and social media regulations for minors > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-york-ai-and-social-media-regulations-for-minors > Updated: 2026-09-10T21:02:26.000Z. Sources: 176. Developments: 6. New York has enacted legislation prohibiting companies from offering AI companion chatbots to individuals under 18, with penalties reaching $25,000 per violation. Additionally, finalized social media regulations set to take effect on January 25, 2027, will prohibit nighttime notifications for minors between midnight and 6 a.m. without parental consent, mandate chronological feeds or accounts followed by the user unless parental permission for algorithmic feeds is granted, and require age-verification methods that do not rely on government-issued IDs. In the educational sector, lawmakers have introduced Senate Bill S10133 and Assembly Bill A9190 to prohibit most AI tools from student-facing instruction in grades pre-K through eighth. This follows a controversy in the Salamanca City Central School District involving a pilot program for a humanoid robot named ‘Sally.’ Expanding on these efforts, New York City is implementing a one-year moratorium on generative artificial intelligence for students in grades K-8 for the 2026-2027 school year. Announced by City Council President Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels, the policy aims to protect cognitive development and mental health for approximately 600,000 students. The city will deactivate AI components in over 38 previously authorized programs and block generalist services like ChatGPT and Claude for all grade levels. The policy introduces age-based screen time recommendations: a 30-minute daily limit for grades 3-5 and a 45-minute limit for grades 6-8. For students in second grade and below, individual device use will be virtually eliminated. Additionally, chatbots intended to act as ‘companions’ or provide emotional support will be banned across all grade levels. While teachers may use AI for lesson planning and administrative tasks, they are prohibited from using it to grade or evaluate students. High school students will have access to AI under controlled conditions, including mandatory AI literacy courses. ## Claims - New York City is banning generative AI tools for students through 8th grade. (corroborated by 40 sources) - The AI ban affects approximately 600,000 students in the New York City public school system. (corroborated by 38 sources) - Teachers are permitted to use AI for instructional planning and administrative tasks. (corroborated by 37 sources) - Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a one-year moratorium on generative AI for students in grades K-8. (corroborated by 36 sources) - AI access will be limited to high school students under strictly controlled rules and specific applications. (corroborated by 34 sources) - The policy recommends limiting daily screen time to 30 minutes for grades 3-5 and 45 minutes for grades 6-8. (corroborated by 33 sources) - AI chatbots marketed as psychological support companions are banned in all grades. (corroborated by 32 sources) - The Department of Education plans to form a task force including educators, officials, experts, and union representatives. (corroborated by 7 sources) - High school students will receive AI literacy modules twice a year covering bias, risks, and ethics. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels stated that authorities had ‘lost sight of the goal’ regarding previous announcements. (corroborated by 6 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: New York implements restrictions on classroom technology and AI New York is implementing strict limits on classroom technology and generative AI, prompting a debate between analog learning advocates and tech-focused parents in Silicon Valley. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-implements-restrictions-on-classroom-technology-and-ai ### 2026-09-08: New York City bans generative AI in public schools through 8th grade New York City is banning generative AI for public school students from kindergarten through 8th grade and implementing strict age-based screen time limits to protect critical thinking and student well-being. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-city-limits-student-screen-time-and-ai-use ### 2026-09-04: New York and Los Angeles school districts implement AI moratoriums New York City and Los Angeles school districts are implementing AI moratoriums for the 2026-27 school year to prioritize human-led instruction and critical thinking skills among students. 26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-city-restricts-ai-use-in-public-schools ### 2026-09-02: New York City bans generative AI for students through 8th grade New York City is implementing a one-year moratorium on generative AI for public school students in grades K-8 to prioritize human interaction and cognitive development, affecting 600,000 students. 131 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-politicians-use-ai-to-write-op-eds ### 2026-08-10: New York lawmakers propose ban on AI and humanoid robots in schools New York lawmakers have introduced bills to ban most AI tools and humanoid robots from student-facing instruction in classrooms from pre-K through eighth grade to protect foundational learning. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-lawmakers-propose-ban-on-ai-and-humanoid-robots-in-schools ### 2026-08-02: New York bans AI companion chatbots for minors and tightens social media rules New York banned AI companion chatbots for users under 18 with fines up to $25,000 and approved social‑media rules limiting night notifications and requiring parental consent for algorithmic feeds; the U.S. Sen 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-bans-ai-companion-chatbots-for-minors-and-tightens-social-media-rules --- Cite as: New York AI and social media regulations for minors. 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