New York City has rolled out a set of rules aimed at curbing the use of artificial‑intelligence tools in public‑school classrooms from kindergarten through high school. The policy, announced by the Department of Education, requires teachers to obtain explicit permission before deploying AI‑driven software for instruction, assessment or homework assistance, and it bans the use of generative‑AI platforms that could produce essays or answers for students. Officials say the move is intended to protect academic integrity, safeguard student data and give educators time to develop proper training and oversight mechanisms. The restrictions come amid growing concerns nationwide about how AI is reshaping learning, prompting parents, teachers and tech companies to debate the balance between innovation and responsible use.


New York City implements AI restrictions for K-12  Shelby News