NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a new policy prohibiting young children from using AI in the classroom. This one-year grace period will take effect starting from the 2026-27 academic year. The policy applies to approximately 600,000 public school students, ranging from 2-year-old classes up to 8th grade.
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NYC to Ban AI Use in Elementary Classrooms for One Year Starting 2026-27
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According to The Verge AI, this policy will be introduced alongside additional restrictions on the use of digital devices.
Source: NYC bans AI use for students until they reach high school (The Verge AI, 2026-09-02)