School district makes dramatic U-turn on AI, banning it across all grades weeks after Google Gemini rollout

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What just happened? Another school district has banned AI from being used in the classroom by students across all grades. While this isn't the first ban of its kind that we've seen, what's interesting is that it was introduced just weeks after the district started piloting Google Gemini for older students.

Frederick County became the latest school district to ban AI use in the classroom this week, voting 6-1 to restrict the technology from pre-K through 12th grade.

Initially, the board considered only banning AI for younger students, but eventually extended the ban through high school.

There are some instances when AI can still be used in the classroom, including lessons about the technology and accommodations for students with disabilities.

The decision marks a sharp turnaround by the district. The board had allowed...

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