Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a one‑year moratorium on generative AI tools in New York City public schools through eighth grade, just before the new school year begins. The ban covers classrooms from kindergarten through the final year of elementary school, aiming to curb the use of AI in early learning environments. Mamdani said the move is a precautionary step while the city evaluates the impact of AI on student learning and teacher workflows. The policy will be reviewed next year, with the city monitoring how the restriction affects classroom dynamics and educational outcomes.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) on Wednesday unveiled a one-year moratorium on AI use in public school classrooms through eighth grade, days before students return to school in the Big Apple. The ban on generative AI applies to classrooms starting with care and learning for 2-year-olds and extends to the final year of...
