New York City has announced a set of regulations that will limit how artificial intelligence can be used in its K‑12 schools. The rules, which take effect next school year, prohibit the deployment of generative AI tools such as chatbots for grading, lesson planning, or student assessment, citing concerns about bias, data privacy, and the potential to widen achievement gaps. While teachers will still be allowed to use AI for administrative tasks, the city’s Department of Education will monitor compliance and provide professional development to help educators transition to safer, vetted technologies. The move follows a growing national debate over how best to integrate AI into classrooms while protecting students and maintaining academic integrity.
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