New York City bans generative AI for elementary and middle school students
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What we know so far: New York City has introduced a way to prevent elementary and middle school students from relying on AI – they'll be banned from using it during the upcoming school year. Officials want to limit classroom dependence on generative tools and encourage children to develop their own critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
New York City's policy is a one-year moratorium for the 2026-2027 school year, rather than being a permanent or statewide ban. Students in public schools from preschool through eighth grade cannot use student-facing generative AI.
High school students, meanwhile, can use only approved tools in supervised pilot or career-readiness programs, and all high schoolers will receive twice-yearly basic AI-literacy lessons. AI companion chatbots are banned across every grade.
The policy also limits individual screen time for younger students:...
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